As the Messenger goes to press we are delighted to announce that we have agreed terms with a new partner and tenant at Burngreave Vestry Hall:- Launchpad, a project working with adults with learning difficulties.
Jeremy Diskin, Executive Asset Manager of BNDfC commented,
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Burngreave Vestry Hall to become the vibrant place we all envisaged it would be. Launchpad has many ideas as to how they can help their clients be integrated into the community by using Burngreave Vestry Hall to develop their social enterprises and other activities.”
Sue Lane, Launchpad’s Manager says,
“Launchpad is a registered charity which has been operating since November 2007. We provide training, leisure activities, volunteering opportunities, employment, holidays and development opportunities to adults and young people with learning difficulties, including those on the autistic spectrum, individuals with sensory impairments, complex needs, dual diagnosis and challenging behaviour.
“We have been looking for a permanent home for some time and Vestry Hall
seems to meet all of our needs, we are looking forward to being part of a local community where we can make new friends and feel like we belong.
“Our students travel from all over the city and we have around 80 students who we work with, some come every day and some for a session a week.
“We have raised some money to put in a sensory room and will be offering some alternative therapies to our students. We are going to set up some small businesses which will employ some of our students, these will include a specialist travel agent.
“Some of our groups are available to a wider audience including Karate and Yoga so if you want to know more come along and see us.
“We will be opening our community café everyday and hope you will drop in for a cup of coffee and a chat. It would be lovely to meet you all.”
You can find out about Launchpad on the Launchpad website.
Vestry Hall and the Rooms are still available for use, with discounted rates for residents and community organisations.
Please contact Tracey McKenzie at Burngreave Vestry Hall on 213 3800 or visit the Vestry Hall website.
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