Watch our video here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/SMkbEQDqvBY?si=Wg9Ijp7eVXqAZgbq
Who are we?
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read our post, it is greatly appreciated. Wonder - World of Imagination, a husband and wife business was created in the backdrop of increasing poor customer service and experience across the leisure and hospitality industry. With 2 very active young boys, we wanted to create something special with a educational and life skills benefit whilst having fun with all the family. Wonder was born over 2 and a half years ago and whilst we continue to face unprecedented challenges, the brand has built real affinity within the communities of both Havant and Fareham, also attracting people from communities such as Petersfield, Southampton, Worthing and Basingstoke. Our role play towns offer children the ability to play, explore and learn with grandparents some of our most loyal customers because they can interact and engage on a level never seen before from more conventional locations such as soft play, parks etc.
We offer discounted rates for schools, SEN, Home Education groups and support local charities whenever we can. We would like to do more and with your help, we believe we can.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We opened Fareham in September last year with the support of Fareham Borough Council and have space upstairs which is not currently being used. We always had plans to open the space in Spring this year and invest in the space for a number of initiatives, however, in the backdrop of ever increasing costs such as the rise in National Living wage, National insurance contributions and the reduction in business rates relief, it has made it virtually impossible for us to find the money to create a unique and magical space.
How will we spend the money raised?
We want to create something that is unique but with a touch of Wonder magic. The space, currently a shell, will be transformed into a safe space to play and interact. We would like to install some better lighting and replace the tired looking ceiling tiles.
We would like to repaint all areas and where possible, cover the walls. The flooring will be replaced with Astroturf and decking to create the immersive garden feel. We need to box in the corner area of the space to create a storage/changing room space for events and various activity.
The 2 fire doors need replacing.
Alongside the main technical areas, we would like to install a 'outside-inside' space to include waterfall and zen area. A sensory space to ignite creativity and arts. A gaming zone with TVs, consoles and traditional games, and a wellness area for health and fitness workshops. A small 'woodland' bar where children and their parents can enjoy a smoothie in the summer and a hot chocolate in the winter. We want to create safe space with seating and various sensory items to ensure the space is fully inclusive.
Thank you for taking the time to read our appeal, anything you can give will be appreciated by ourselves and the children/families we are trying to help, more than you could ever know.....
Our Community Impact
We have already partnered with two groups that are eagerly awaiting for the space to open;
* Strong Mums Health Groups
* Home Education Arts & Crafts Social Groups
Alongside the above, we would like to implement the following initiatives and events;
* Home Education Group Tutoring
* Summer Games Garden (Pre-Teens & Teens)
* Gaming Tournaments (as above)
* SEN & Sensory Space
* One off events such as Roller Rink, Cinema & Halloween & Christmas
- Baby & Toddler Weekly Group