Organised by Loughborough Community CentreThe Max Roach Centre playground equipment requires replacement and refurbishment after years of use and fun. We're on a thrilling journey to transform a beloved corner of our underserved London borough into an outdoor haven of play and possibilities.
Welcome to our JustGiving campaign page for the Max Roach Centre Adventure Playground & Community Garden Transformation Project! We are thrilled to embark on this journey to transform a beloved green space in the heart of Brixton, into a vibrant haven for children, families, and the entire community.
At the Max Roach Centre we are committed to improving the lives of Brixton residents and the surrounding communities by providing a range of services and activities to help alleviate the effects of poverty and isolation for local children, young people and families. Every child deserves a chance to succeed. We provide holiday play programmes, parenting advice and support, cooking classes and nutritious food boxes, and outdoor activities for children to support young children and families reach their potential. Our free services take place within the safe space of the Max Roach Centre and our vast, green open space. Find out more about our work www.lccmaxroach.co.uk.
Many families in the local area live in overcrowded conditions with little access to gardens or open space. The gardens at the Max Roach centre are nestled in the heart of five housing estates and are essential for our children to be able to access the outdoors and develop gross motor skills, however the Adventure Playground has recently fallen into disrepair and been removed, and the remaining play equipment is in bad condition. The green open space and playground equipment need to be improved, redesigned and rebuilt so that it can continue to unlock the boundless possibilities and potential for our children and community.
Picture a space where laughter is contagious, where children's imaginations run wild and where our community comes together to connect and grow. We have teamed up with playground specialists Play Scheme to turn our well used green space into a community garden and reinstate the adventure playground come rain or shine into a world of play, fun, learning and support.
In our borough, many families face economic challenges, and safe, engaging spaces for children to play and explore are limited. By creating this adventure playground and community garden, we aim to:
• Empower Children: Provide a space where children can develop physical skills, learn to take risks, boost their creativity, and build self-confidence through play.
• Foster Community: Create a place where young families can meet, build relationships, and support one another, strengthening the fabric of our community.
• Promote Well-being: Offer a serene garden space for gardening, education and outdoor activities, contributing to the mental and physical well-being of our community.
Our playground will become a dynamic learning environment that fosters an appreciation for nature and biodiversity while providing a fun and engaging space for children to play.
This ambitious project requires the support of amazing people like you. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference:
• Playground Equipment: Help us acquire exciting, challenging and inclusive play structures that will spark endless adventures.
• Garden Supplies: Contribute towards plants, vegetable seeds and materials to cultivate a flourishing community garden.
• Community Hub: Enhance our gardens with an outdoor shelter, seating and community kitchen to create a space for workshops, classes, and events that will bring the community closer together.
Your generosity can change lives. Click the "Give Now" button to make a secure contribution or a regular gift.
Your support means more than just financial support; it means becoming part of a movement to create positive change in our borough. Click the "Share" button to share our campaign with friends, family, and on social media to spread the word and rally others around this meaningful cause.
Follow our campaign updates on this page as we transform this green space into a vibrant hub of joy and growth. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our borough.
Join us in our mission by clicking the "Start Fundraising" button to create your own fundraising page and rally support within your network.
Thank you for believing in the power of community and the potential of our children. None of this can happen without your support. We hope you can join us in creating a place of safety, a place where the community can come together and a place of joy in the heart of Brixton. Together, we'll sow the seeds of dreams!
“You will find your local community and the variety of people within it that all benefit from the activities within Max Roach. From young to old, different backgrounds and ethnicities, but we all come together as one within the safe boundary of the centre. Max Roach is a place where we all can be, it is not a hub, it is the heart of the community”
In the event that we exceed our fundraising target, we will use any surplus funds for the ongoing maintenance of the gardens and playground.
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