In our future Gympanzees Centre, a child might approach the Wheel of Emotions Panel, a playful, tactile game that invites touch, spin and discovery. With gentle encouragement, they spin the wheel, explore textures and expressions, and maybe even laugh or smile as colours and patterns shift beneath their fingers.

For children and young people who don’t always get to express themselves in typical ways, this panel could offer a safe space for sensory play and emotional connection. It could help them explore feelings, build communication, spark curiosity, and enjoy moments of pure play in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

When you donate to Gympanzees, through this website or in other ways, you are supporting us to ensure that every disabled child and young person in the UK can enjoy a life filled with exercise, play and friendship.

Our campaigns will highlight specific areas of Gympanzees work, but these are just some of the many ways Gympanzees supports disabled children and young people. Donations will be treated as unrestricted and will be used to fund our work to deliver multiple fully inclusive leisure facilities that are easily accessible for disabled children, young people and their families, cover our Lending Library costs, and help to fund Gympanzees general support and running costs.