Sensory Fun Opens at Special Spirits in Manchester
Manchester & CheshireThe Sensory Fun project, a Sensory Space initiative featuring a specialist sensory room, has officially opened at Special Spirits in Manchester & Cheshire, thanks to a generous grant of £5,000. This project, designed to support children and young adults with special needs, is set to have a meaningful impact on the local community.
Special Spirits
Special Spirits provides extra-curricular programmes for children and young adults with special needs. Established in 2006 by a team of compassionate young volunteers, the organisation initially provided respite care through a winter camp for five children with special needs. Since then, Special Spirits has continued to grow, offering inclusive activities that promote fun, learning, and social development.
A New Sensory Room for Special Spirits
This new sensory room, which opened in March 2025, provides a calm and engaging environment designed to support sensory exploration, relaxation, and learning. The space is equipped with specialist sensory resources to help children develop their motor skills, communication abilities, and emotional wellbeing.
The sensory room was generously funded by a Wooden Spoon Charity grant. Wooden Spoon supports Special Spirits’ commitment to creating inclusive and nurturing spaces that foster wellbeing and personal development.
About Wooden Spoon
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Committed to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity funds projects that create opportunities for children to thrive. With a strong track record of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon improves lives through physical, educational, and social projects.
Through collaborations like this, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to make positive, lasting change in communities.
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