Lumiere

Lumiere is a charity dedicated to creating precious memories and changing the lives of our extraordinary children who need a little more attention while trying to socialise and have fun safely where they are limited in other areas. Our fairies aim to spread the magic through the eyes of the children who have additional needs to give them something to look forward to through times of uncertainty, emotional and physical strain. 

By relieving parents/carers of the worry and exhaustion of a fun day out, we will create a magical safe haven for our children to find their wings. This will give them more chances to gain confidence within themselves and amongst peers by providing room for inclusion where the soft play area helps the children conquer isolation, 

49% of families with disabled children in the UK face accessibility barriers in even basic playgrounds. 12% feel unsafe on these very structures, their laughter stifled by fear and exclusion. The numbers paint a grim picture – a landscape where disability becomes a stigma, denying children the fundamental right to play, explore, and build memories alongside their peers (Scope, 2022).

Lumiere, however, intends to bridge this gap. Within the walls of Lumiere, the statistics will transform – 49% becomes 0%, fear gives way to confidence, and laughter echoes not just within Lumiere, but outwards into society, challenging the very fabric of exclusion. 

Together we aim to build a tribe to help our children give them the freedom they have lost. The fairies will be busy working around the clock to raise awareness with events and fundraisers, to change the outlook on your usual charity. 

'Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Wings'