My Life My Choice
Non-profit OrganizationsEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a Oxfordshire-based independent charity established in 1998 that supports people with learning disabilities, including autism, to lead more active, fulfilled lives. The organization operates as a user-led entity with governance driven by members who have learning disabilities, including 15 trustees elected annually, and it provides a range of projects and services designed to empower members to speak up, campaign, socialise, and pursue paid or voluntary work. Through programs such as Gig Buddy, a social befriending scheme, a self-advocacy framework, a travel buddy initiative, and a user-led training and research-oriented social enterprise, MLMC facilitates skill development, leadership opportunities, and community engagement for its members. The charity serves a membership base described as 733 individuals and positions itself within the non-profit sector focused on disability support and community participation, with a track record of recognition, including a national award in 2017.