Hello!

Crocus Fields is a short breaks unit for young people with learning and/or physical disabilities in Nottingham City Centre. We provide overnight short breaks to give families a break and help young people with disabilities socialise outside of the school setting. We try to offer young people different experiences and help them enjoy themselves as much as possible during their time with us. And they have a ball!

Last year, after consulting with some of the young people, we decided that we would like to install a sensory pod to the building. A sensory pod is a mobile sensory room. It looks like this: www.sensorypod.co.uk. This will be a top quality rescource not just for those who come to Crocus Fields but to the whole disabled community of Nottingham. It will be open for booking accross the city.

This will make an astronomical difference to the lives of those who use it. It will be a space for siblings to enjoy quality time together and an area for young people to relax and escape from daily life. It will enhance communication between peers and provide an invaluable resource for Nottingham.

The pod offers young people an alternative environment for them to relax and learn in. Fully equipped with a huge range of settings, and it will help our young people travel to outer space, dive in the worlds deepest oceans and fly through the night sky. During sensory learning sessions lighting changes, smell alters and it can be adapted to each young persons likes and desires. It is fully accessible to all young people including those who use wheelchairs.

Unfortunately, the pod and it's installation cost a grand total of £84000 minus VAT. After VAT is deducted and we take into account funds already secured, we are looking to raise £65000.

If you or anyone you know would like to donate towards this project we would be extremely grateful.

For more information about Crocus Fields, you can visit our brand new website, www.crocusfields.co.uk