When I was younger I would attend the local youth group every week and would have a great time with my friends. When I had my children I looked for local playgroups and toddler groups to take them to so they could play and socialise. I also noticed that some town had centres for children to go to, a large scale playgroup. One thing I noticed was the lack of centres for children and adults with disabilities to attend.
The White Lodge Centre supports disabled people of all ages. over 2,000 children and adults with disabilities have already benefited from the work the centre do. They also support their families and carers in the Surrey area.
"The needs of the children and young people who participate in the activities on offer are diverse and include those with autistic spectrum disorders, physical and learning disabilities and those who require specific procedures to meet their healthcare needs"
Like other charities, the centre rely on donations from the public. At the moment they are trying to raise £5000 to buy a new Bugzi. A Bugzi is a powered indoor wheelchair for children (aged 1-6). This gives the children a chance to experience independent mobility, and for some it will be the first time in their lives. The Bugzi specially is tailored and adapted to the individual child’s needs.
It also gives the children a chance to explore, gives them choices, learn about risk and danger and to socialise with their friends and family.
To donate to this wonderful charity please visit https://www.justgiving.com/Bugzy-Appeal
To find out more about the centre visit http://www.whitelodgecentre.co.uk/
You can find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhiteLodgeCentre?ref=ts
Or on Twitter https://twitter.com/WLCentre
Centres like this form a very valuable part of the community and can be a lifeline for those who use them. I hope they raise the money they need x
ReplyDeleteI agree. There should be more centres like this one. I am sure they will raise the money! x
DeleteThanks for bringing this to my attention, I wouldn't have known about it and yes it is so important for so many people
ReplyDeleteI am glad my post has helped. Centre's like this are a vital part of the community x
DeleteIt sounds like this centre is doing great work for some very vulnerable people.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are. I hope they reach the 5K they are after, I am sure they will though.
DeleteWhat a fantastic charity and centre tohave for people who need it. I really hope they reach their target. x
ReplyDeleteThey are a wonderful charity and it was a pleasure writing this post about them to get the word out x
DeleteI've never heard of The White Lodge Centre, I'm the same as you. When I was younger I would attend the youth center often. I'm glad there are places like this to support.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte x
I am glad too. I believe they are a lifeline and an important part of the community x
DeleteIt's great that you are highlighting this important cause. Fingers crossed they reach their target.
ReplyDeleteaww thank you :)
DeleteWhat a lovely and very important centre for all its users.
ReplyDeleteHoping they reach their target
I love the work that they do. At the moment they are sitting at £591.18 x
Deletei to admit I have never heard of this campaign either till now, my cousins little girl has a disability and I know how hard this can effect the whole family and how important mobility is
ReplyDeleteMy cousin had a disability and I know this would have been somewhere that he would have enjoyed. Has your cousin looked into centres near her? Worth a look x
Deletewhen my daughter was in spica I was so isolated because no baby groups could really engage with her. It was a tough time for us as a family and still feel we really missed out socially because of her additional physical needs.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you felt so isolated :( x
DeleteLooks like a very worthwhile charity
ReplyDeleteThey do amazing work
DeleteIt looks and sounds like a great place!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was looking at their website etc I was thinking "if only every community had a centre like this"
Deletewhat a wonderful charity! thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful indeed. So far they have raised £601 x
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