LARC Inner Courtyard Gardens Renovation

Organised by Sensability NI

We are specifically fundraising to renovate the two inner courtyard gardens within Lisburn Adult Resource Centre for the benefit of over 120 adults service users with severe special needs aged 19-80. This project will run from July 25 to Dec 26.

Sensability is a newly formed Charity that supports and values adults with profound & multiple learning disabilities and their families/carers to live safe, well and fulfilled lives within their community. According to the 2021 census, 1.5% of the 1.9 million total population of Northern Ireland have a learning disability and/or Autism. This group experience disproportionate levels of inequality and their quality of life outcomes are lower than it is reasonable to expect of the 21st Century. Our vision is to support Inclusion, equal access, Planning for the future, Safeguarding, Sustainable support and Progression.

Story

Our vision for renovating the two inner courtyard gardens began in 2023 when our charity was formed. With huge financial pressures on the SE Trust it was agreed that a colaboration of input from our charity, corporate volunteer partners was needed to see this project get underway. Our vision is for the 2 gardens within the SE Trust run premises be opened during extended hours for greater use by adults with a severe learning disability within our community. We also wish to support the families and carers who are 24 hour carers for their loved ones. Once completed these secure social and recreational spaces will be inclusive and accessible and have low/no maintenance. We have already contributed £40k of our charities fundraising and grant money to get one courtyard renovation underway but estimated costs to complete both courtyard gardens will need investment of £100k. Any gift no matter how small will be of huge benefit to our cause.

Donation summary

Total
£180.00
+ £40.00 Gift Aid
Online
£180.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£180.00
Fundraisers
£0.00

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