A highlight of the initiatives supported by Wooden Spoon through grants awarded to various organisations across the UK and Ireland. Each project is made possible by the generous fundraising efforts of our regional teams and is dedicated to helping children with disabilities or those facing disadvantage. Explore our projects to see the positive impact we are making together, one grant at a time.
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Cosgrove Care Sensory Space
Glasgow
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Little Havens Children’s Hospice Specialist Changing Trolley
Essex
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SNAP Special Needs and Parents New Lift
Essex
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Wooden Spoon Essex support Chelmsford Foodbank
Essex
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Ramsden Hall Academy Outdoor Gym
Essex
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New Minibus for The Wave Project
Edinburgh
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Friends of Seaview
Edinburgh
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Longsutton Primary School Outdoor Classroom
Dorset & Wiltshire
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England Star Claudia MacDonald opens Littleham Outdoor Classroom
Devon
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Ellen Tinkham School Early Years Playground
Devon
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Stand Out For Autism Sensory Bus
Chilterns
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Redlands Primary School Sensory Garden
Chilterns
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Bicycle Made for Two
Bristol & Bath
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Wooden Spoon Grant Enables Thousands of Children to Flourish at Ufton Court
Chilterns
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Sports Pitch Renovation at The Yard Adventure Centre
Edinburgh
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Saltersgate School in Midlothian: Supporting Diverse Learners with a Holistic Approach
Edinburgh
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A recipe for life skills, friendship, and fun
Edinburgh
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Ambitious About Autism’s Spring School Opens New Sensory Cubbie
Surrey
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New Skills Pod for Sidestrand School
Eastern Counties
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Opening of CurnowGarden at Curnow School, Redruth.
Cornwall
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The need for speed – specially adapted two-seater Go-karts
Bristol & Bath
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Bedfordshire provides Ridgeway School with a new sensory garden
Bedfordshire
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Ponies Help Children open new Wooden Spoon Therapeutic Facility
Edinburgh
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New Wooden Spoon-supported Play Park at Space & Broomhouse Hub
Edinburgh
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Sensory room at Queensbury Learning Centre
Edinburgh
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New flight simulators will help young people take to the skies
Edinburgh
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Eco Bothy
Edinburgh
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Scotland’s first frame running hub opens at Scotstoun Stadium
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
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“THRIVE AND SENSORY” ROOM PROJECT FOR DINES GREEN ACADEMY COMPLETE
Worcestershire
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JOSEPH NORTON ACADEMY WOODEN SPOON FARM OPENS IN YORKSHIRE
Yorkshire
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MOWBRAY SPECIAL SCHOOL BARN & CLASSROOM OPENING
Yorkshire
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Transformation of Youth Hub at Perth Autism Support
Edinburgh
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New Gym Equipment Brings Healthy Fun to Snowflake School
London
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New Pirate Ship at Park Community Academy
Lancashire
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Frank’s Outdoor Learning Garden
Warwickshire
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Beautiful New Pergola at Riding for the Disabled
Surrey
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New Outdoor Leisure Space Transforms Alnwick Specialist School
Northumberland
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Autism Unlimited
Dorset & Wiltshire
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Making Sense at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
National
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Trail Blazers
Worcestershire
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New Minibus for The Wave Project in Scotland
Edinburgh
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Comfort in Outdoor Play at Vranch House School
Devon
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Sparkle charity spreads joy
Wales
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Providing Calm to the Pack at Creech St Michael Primary School
Bristol & Bath
Somerset
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Safe Haven for Learning at Harberton School
Ulster
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Inclusive Outdoor Space at Sense Loughborough
Leicestershire (Midlands)
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Big Steps Forward With Innowalk
Edinburgh
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Richard Parks Opens New Cycling Facility
Wales
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Richmond Hill Academy Sensory Room
Yorkshire
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Farney Close School Outdoor Learning Facility
Sussex
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Tag Rugby in Action with Newcastle Rugby Foundation
Durham
Northumberland
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Blackpool Students Embrace New Outdoor Facility Thanks to Wooden Spoon Charity
Lancashire
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Wooden Spoon Supports Surf Therapy Charity With Over £30,000
Aberdeen
Cornwall
Dorset & Wiltshire
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
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Hyper Club Sensory Tactile Room
Edinburgh
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Wooden Spoon Northumberland Supports Nurtured in Nature: A Therapeutic Partnership
Northumberland
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Chadsgrove School Wheelchair Drive Deck
Worcestershire
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Northern Ireland Autism Centre Sensory Room
Ireland
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Cornerstone School Immersion Room
Kent (South East)
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Marland School Residential Facilities Upgrade
Devon
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A Journey from Homelessness to Hope with The Amber Foundation
Surrey
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Alexandra Infant School Outdoor Play Area
Kent (South East)
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All Saints Sensory Courtyard
Warwickshire
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Next stage for charity theatre
Surrey
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Children with disabilities get new sensory path to access garden
Devon
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Bringing Magic to the Ward: The Enchanting World of our New Children’s Hospital Projector
Dorset & Wiltshire
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Space to Grow
Gloucestershire
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WOODEN SPOON FUNDS THERAPY CABIN AT CLEASWELL HILL SCHOOL
Northumberland
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Sarah Bern opens new Sensory room at Creech St Michael Primary School
Bristol & Bath
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Eco Play for all at Mount Stuart Primary
Wales
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Putting the Wheels in Motion
Bristol & Bath
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Rugby for all
Lancashire
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Climbing High
Devon
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Disability tag rugby
Ulster
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Woodland Retreat at Ravenshall School in Dewsbury
Yorkshire
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Brantwood Specialist School Play Area
Yorkshire
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CELEBRATING A “CENTURY “OF IMPACT: WOODEN SPOON YORKSHIRE OPENS ITS 100TH PROJECT
Yorkshire
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Child Respite Centre
Sussex
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MOUNT STUART PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wales
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MUDDY MARVELLOUS
Bristol & Bath
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Beaming with smiles at We are Beams
Kent (South East)
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BEN RANSOM OPENS NEW WOODEN SPOON SENSORY ROOM AT TONWELL ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hertfordshire
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Brantwood Specialist School
Yorkshire
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Woodbridge & District RDA
Eastern Counties
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Peartree Sensory Room
Hertfordshire
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STARS Edible Playground
Surrey
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Glasgow Disabled Scouts
Glasgow
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The Harry Johnson Trust
Shropshire
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Peartree Children’s Service
Hertfordshire
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Blackpool Carers Centre
Lancashire
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NEW SENSORY ROOM OPENS AT PARK STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hertfordshire
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ROOM FOR ALL
Yorkshire
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JULIAN LEWIS JONES OPENS CARMARTHEN BREAKTHRO’
Wales
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NEW MUGA FOR GELLI OPENED BY SEAN HOLLEY
Wales
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SHANE WILLIAMS OPENS MUGA IN BARRY
Wales
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Wooden Spoon legacy garden moves to Broomhill Bank School
Kent (South East)
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LITTLE GATE FARM PROJECT OPEN
Sussex
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SUN, RAIN AND MESSY MUD
Wales
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WOODEN SPOON OPENS CAFÉ AT YOUTH CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN BERKSHIRE
Chilterns
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HELPING FAMILIES THROUGH THE MOST DIFFICULT OF TIMES
Glasgow
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NEW SENSORY ROOM FOR PUPILS IN NORTH YORKSHIRE
Yorkshire
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SENSATIONALL SPACE FUNDED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN SCOTLAND
Aberdeen
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JOE MARLER OPENS NEW WOODWORK SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR SUSSEX CHILDREN
Sussex
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NEW ALLOTMENT PROJECT SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTH COMPLETE
Leicestershire (Midlands)
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SENSORY GARDEN FUNDED FOR COVENTRY SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF MEMBER OF STAFF
Warwickshire
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LEICESTER OPENS FIRST PART OF LEICESTER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Leicestershire (Midlands)
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PROJECT THROWBACK: SCOT’S SUPPORT PUTS FAMILIES FIRST
Aberdeen
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WOODEN SPOON-FUNDED KITCHEN HELPS CAFE TO CATER FOR THOSE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
Glasgow
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ALLOTMENT BUILD SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IS BACK IN ACTION AFTER LOCKDOWN
Leicestershire (Midlands)
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EX-BATH RUGBY STAR LENDS A HELPING HAND TO WOODEN SPOON
Bristol & Bath
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A PLACE TO PLAY CONTINUES TO BRIGHTEN THE LIVES OF IRISH CHILDREN
Ulster
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A NEW PLACE TO PLAY IN PEACE THANKS TO WOODEN SPOON ULSTER.
Ulster
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NURTURING NEW FAMILIES AT ADOPTION CHARITY PACT
Chilterns
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IRELAND RUGBY STARS ATTEND OPENING OF NEW SENSORY CLASSROOM
Ulster
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New classroom and playground for Pear Tree School
Lancashire
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CARDIFF SUN SHINES ON BRYN HAFOD
Wales
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JIFFY OPENS WOODEN SPOON PROJECT AT NOAH’S ARK
Wales
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LANCING SEA SCOUTS IS 22ND SUSSEX PROJECT
Sussex
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PHIL VICKERY OPENS SENSORY ROOM AT LITTLE BRIDGE HOUSE
Devon
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GROVE COTTAGE DELIGHTED WITH NEW SENSORY ROOM
Hertfordshire
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LANSDOWNE YOUNGSTERS BENEFIT FROM NEW MULTI-USE GAMES ARENA
Wales
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NORFOLK PARK PLAYGROUND A HIT WITH THE CHILDREN
Yorkshire
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SEAN LAMONT RECEIVES WOODEN SPOON FROM CHAS
Glasgow
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WOODEN SPOON-GIFTED GYM FIT FOR PURPOSE
Hertfordshire
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PLAYZONE TURNS FROWNS UPSIDE DOWN
Aberdeen
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ROLLING WHEELS GATHER MOSS
Eastern Counties
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WELSH GARDEN BLOOMS
Wales
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REST RECOVERY/SNOEZELEN ROOM OPENED IN CHELTENHAM
Gloucestershire
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LANE END SCHOOL READING CAFE PROJECT OPENED
Chilterns
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TEENAGE DEN MADE POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPICE
Glasgow
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RIPPLE RETREAT OPENS
Glasgow
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JOSEPH NORTON ACADEMY WOODEN SPOON FARM OPENS IN YORKSHIRE
Yorkshire
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JOSEPH NORTON ACADEMY WOODEN SPOON FARM OPENS IN YORKSHIRE
Yorkshire
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ROB ANDREW ON LIONS TOUR TO NZ AND ENGLAND CRICKET
Sussex
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WOODEN SPOON SUSSEX OPEN 21ST PROJECT
Sussex
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FANTASTIC NEW SOFT PLAY ROOM AT RAINBOW HOSPICE, THANKS TO WOODEN SPOON LEICESTER
Leicestershire (Midlands)
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MOWBRAY SPECIAL SCHOOL BARN & CLASSROOM OPENING
Yorkshire
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Rugby Charity Campaign To Help More Young People Play Wheelchair Rugby
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Rugby World Cup winner launches sensory room in Norfolk
Eastern Counties
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Kevin Morgan opens new project for Wooden Spoon Wales
Wales
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Jason Leonard opens new project in Essex
Eastern Counties
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School children delighted with their new play area
Kent (South East)
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Tom Guest opens new project for Wooden Spoon Chilterns
Chilterns
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England’s Jonny May opens new project for Gloucester
Gloucestershire
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Rugby legend Andy Gomarsall supports project opening
Warwickshire
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Riding for The Disabled Association: Juan’s story
Bedfordshire
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Hitz helps young people tackle challenges
Bedfordshire
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Game On
Glasgow
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Weir-Wolf unveils Spider Room
Kent (South East)
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The place to Bee
Northampton
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Tag Tournament creates a buzz
Shropshire
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Richard House: Creating positive memories
Bedfordshire