Chailey Heritage Foundation raises £24,000 to fund a new learning space

Chailey Heritage Foundation has raised £24,000 in just eight days for a new and modern outdoor learning space for the youngest children with complex disabilities which they support.
Lola, a student at Chailey Heritage Foundation SUS-200112-114927001Lola, a student at Chailey Heritage Foundation SUS-200112-114927001
Lola, a student at Chailey Heritage Foundation SUS-200112-114927001

The charity has been taking part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge, an annual match funding project. It needed £12,000 of online donations – all of which were matched through the initiative – from the public in the first eight days of December and reached its target with just two hours to spare.

Simon Yates, headteacher, said the playground will make a huge difference to the pupils’ lives.

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He said: “I want to thank everyone who donated, especially at a difficult time with Covid 19. We are truly grateful.

“The playground will allow our pupils to both learn and play in a safe outdoor environment, which is so vital.

“It will also give easy access for wheelchairs from the classrooms straight into the playground and provide lots of learning opportunities in the fresh air.”

The outside area can now be transformed into an interactive multisensory space, including raised flower beds, a bridge and sensory activities.

The changes will enable young people to play outside come rain or shine and enable the young people to make their own choice as to where they want to play and learn.