The DASH club was set up on 18 February 1999 to provide after school activities for secondary aged young people with complex special needs. The organisation is a private limited company with charitable status – charity number SC03192

The DASH (Disability After School  Holiday) Club previously known as Milton Kids DASH Club was constituted in 1999 to promote the welfare of the pupils of Milton School – a school for young people (11-18 years) with complex needs (sensory, physical and learning). The DASH Club is an incorporated association constitured on 23 October 2010 – a company number SC387578 and holds charitable status – charity number – SC031921.

The concept of the Club arose from a need for social activities for young people. It was an ongoing concern for parents / guardians that at the end of the school day, there was no suitable facilities that their teenage sons and daughters could access. This isolation was not being addresssed by an statutory bodies.

The Dash Club runs 3 after school sessions per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during school term. At the end of each session, the young people are escorted home by trained DASH Club staff in local community transport provided by NATA (North Area Transport Association) and Community Central Halls. We also run holiday programmes during Easter and Summer when funding is available.

• NATA (North Area Transport Association)
• CCH (Community Central Halls)
• CTG (Community Transport Glasgow)
• The Ripple Effect
• Projectability
• Beatroute
• Glasgow Life – Trampoline funded by Get Active Glasgow fund

We have participated in the Active Schools Glasgow programme which provides extracurricular sports and physical activity opportunities for children and young people before school, during lunchtimes, and after school. It is part of the national Active Schools Network supported by sportscotland, the initiative works across primary, secondary, and additional support learning (ASL) establishments in Scotland

Professor Celia Duffy is the Chair of the Board of Trustees. With a particular interest in arts experiences for young people, Celia brings her wide experience of chairing charitable boards in the performing arts sector.

Leeann Quigley, a long standing supporter of the DASH club, since 2024 Leanne Quigley has been a board member and trustee. As a parent, Leanne brings her personal experience of DASH services to the board.

Adeel Hussain has been on the board since the start of 2026 He has 2 children attending dash who really have a good club experience with DASH after school. He wanted to be involved with the club other than just a parent with kids attending club.

Claire Thomson has been a board member since 2024. A parent of 2 boys that have attended Dash. Claire aims to bring a parents experience to the board, and support further development of the club.

Jane Blatt is a retired teacher who has worked with children who need extra help with their learning for over 50 years. Supporting their families and carers is essential for the well being of each vulnerable child.

Naghmana Khalid has been on the board since 2024. She has 2 children who attend dash club and wanted to be more involved in the club which her kids enjoy and look forward to each week and during holidays.