Sports Pitch Renovation at The Yard Adventure Centre Opens with Wooden Spoon Grant
EdinburghThe Sports Pitch Renovation at The Yard Adventure Centre, a Playgrounds & Outdoor Activities project featuring an upgraded playground, has officially opened in Edinburgh with a generous grant of £15,295. This project, aimed at creating an inclusive and engaging outdoor space for children and young people with disabilities, is set to make a significant impact on the local community.
The Yard Adventure Centre
The Yard Adventure Centre is dedicated to building thriving communities of support, ensuring that every family feels valued, included, and connected. The centre provides safe and fun spaces where children and young people with disabilities can enjoy inclusive play and social opportunities, helping them develop confidence and independence.
A New and Improved Playground
This newly renovated sports pitch and playground, which opened in March 2025, provides a safe and stimulating outdoor environment designed to encourage physical activity, teamwork, and social interaction. The upgraded space offers improved play surfaces and facilities, making it more accessible and enjoyable for children of all abilities.
The playground renovation was generously funded by a Wooden Spoon Charity grant. Wooden Spoon supports The Yard’s commitment to creating inclusive play environments that foster wellbeing, development, and fun for children with disabilities.
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 a positive, lasting change in communities.
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