Wooden Spoon Yorkshire Funds New Outdoor Area for Riverside School
YorkshireNew outdoor area at Riverside School, a Specialist Equipment & Facilities project improving the outdoor area in Yorkshire, has been awarded a grant of £22,000. This project, is set to have a significant impact on the local community.
Riverside School is a special school on the edge of Goole and Hook, supporting pupils aged 2–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Needs, set near the beautiful River Ouse.
This new outdoor area, which opened on 11th November 2025, provides an enhanced, accessible environment designed to help pupils by providing an outdoor area to one of their classrooms.
This Specialist Equipment & Facilities project was generously funded by a Wooden Spoon Charity grant. Wooden Spoon supports Riverside School’s dedication to creating inclusive, nurturing spaces that foster wellbeing and growth.
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create opportunities for children and young people. With a strong track record of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon aims to improve 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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