Sensational Sensory Suite

by More Than Words Advocacy Community Interest Company in Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Total raised £17,260

raised so far

135

supporters

To provide a fully interactive and accessible Sensory Suite for our More Than Words students and the wider community.

by More Than Words Advocacy Community Interest Company in Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 18th January 2025 we'd raised £17,200 with 131 supporters in 43 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

Who1731327407_mtw_masks_only_logo.png are we?

Mor1731328544_5eb57918-cebc-4e45-ad07-f6be3d3e99d2.jpge Than Words is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company that works with people of all ages and abilities. We use drama, music, dance, singing and creative activities to help people to develop their confidence, express themselves, be more independent and achieve their aspirations.  Our specialism is working with people with a range of Learning Disabilities and Additional Needs.

We are a Social Care day provider and we support adults and young people to fulfil their aspirations and live their best lives. We use these creative and performance opportunities as a communication tool to provide a voice for everyone.

1731327737_1731327737766.pngThe opportunities that we provide our students help to promote independence, build confidence and foster positive social relationships.

1731328084_1731328084077.jpegWe are currently moving into a new home for our Students and Staff and with this move comes many challenges in making our building fit for purpose and a fully accessible safe space for everyone to thrive.

1731328193_1731328194476.pngOur students require the use of a sensory space to provide relaxation, mental stimulation, social Interaction as well as physiotherapy and the development of their cognitive functions and sensory skills.

What is our Vision? 

1731339140_cc_sensory_room.jpgIt is our dream to have a new sensory space, to allow for all students and members of the local community to be able to access a room where they feel safe, and can set free their anxiety's, stress and sensory overloads.  

With a new sensory room comes high costs.  Equipment is bespoke and specialist. It needs to be accessible for all. 

1731339645_cc_sensory_bed.jpg1731339677_cc_sensory_bed.jpgWe require a new heated water bed, sensory lights, projector, digital sound equipment, weighted blankets, new bean bags, floor mats and window blinds. The donations will pay for all of these essential pieces of equipment.

We will be fundraising ourselves as an organisation and with our own families, by taking part in sponsored activities, raffles, and ticket sales from events.



Rewards

This project offered rewards

£100 or more

Danspiration Fitness/Dance session

If your organisation fundraises on our behalf and raises £100 our Danspiration team can come to you to deliver a 1 hour chair based exercise workshop or a 1hr accessible dance workshop. Workshop will be within the next 6 months (January 2025 -June 2025)

£25 or more

2 x Tickets for our next performance event!

By pledging £25 you will be offered 2 tickets to our next available performance in 2025

£50 or more

Advertising wall!

By pledging £50 your name will be added to our wall of supporters in our new building. If you are an organisation your logo/website/contact details will be included.

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