Footprints is a stay and play group primarily aimed at SEND children aged up to seven.
Based at St James’ Church in Southam, the group often uses sensory toys to stimulate the children in what is designed to be a more gentle and quieter environment.
As a parent of a child with additional needs, Footprints Director Emma Roberts-Davies would often bring in her son’s toys.
Eager to give Footprints a refresh, Emma was exploring ways to finance the acquisition of new toys when a volunteer found out about the Wigley Community Fund and shared a link to the applications page.
Thanks to a grant of £367.17, Emma was able to buy all manner of ‘amazing’ new aides for the Footprints community to enjoy such as fibre optic lights, a ball run and a vibrating neck scarf.
“The grant enabled us to buy items that work at the right levels for our children,” Emma said.
“We don’t want them to be playing with broken toys or anything like that. Having new equipment shows that we really care for them.”