I'd like YDC 102 to raise funds for a SENSORY GARDEN for children with physical and mental disabilities at a local Children's Care Home (Dahl House) - so my nominated charity is Janet's Trust*
The home is currently the only long term one in the Blackpool area & has places for six children with a range of disabilities & needs, such as Autism/Severe Learning Difficulties. The plan is to convert their small concrete back yard into a bright and fun-filled Sensory Garden, with a raised bed, a verandah/pergola type shelter for the occasional(!) rainy day, some type of flooring so that if the children fall they won't hurt themselves, garden furniture to sit on and lots of sensory goodies similar to bubble tubs, wind chimes, touch balls, warbling water birds and more . . .
*Janet's Trust, Cheaver's charity, is hosted by
The Russell Haldane Trust, Registered Charity No 1087582. JT monies are held separately in the RHT accounts - no fees are involved, all the money raised will go to the Sensory Garden project.