Footprints, a Nottingham-based charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families living with disabilities, is excited to announce its relocation to a new, purpose-built facility in Clifton. This significant move marks a pivotal milestone for the charity, which has long sought a permanent home to enhance its services and outreach.
Currently based in Sneinton, the charity will soon move to the former Highbank Community Centre on Farnborough Road, which will be renamed the Footprints Centre. This new location promises a wealth of improved amenities designed to better serve the needs of the children and families they support, as well as the organisations they collaborate with and the local community.
The new Footprints Centre will include three dedicated session rooms, a sensory room, a function space, and outdoor education areas. Additionally, a wellbeing coffee bar will be established for use by both the families supported by Footprints and the broader community, creating a central hub for conductive education and community activities.
A representative from Footprints highlighted the transformative impact of this move, noting that the new centre in Clifton will provide an accessible and suitable space that meets their current and future needs. The new facility will enable the charity to offer a greater number of transformative services, reaching more families and children with more flexible and purposeful session rooms and outdoor sensory areas. The wellbeing coffee bar will serve as a welcoming space for both the families they support and the local community.
The charity is eager to integrate into the supportive Clifton community and begin the process of transforming the former Highbank Community Centre into the new Footprints Centre. However, the move will not happen immediately, as preparations are needed to ready the new site. Footprints will soon be recruiting a team of volunteers to assist with these efforts, which will involve refurbishing the facility to meet the specific needs of the charity’s programmes and ensuring the new centre is fully equipped to support its users.
The relocation to Clifton is expected to provide numerous benefits, including enhanced accessibility and the ability to offer a wider range of services. The centre’s new location is also anticipated to foster stronger ties with the local community, encouraging greater participation and support.
For several years, Footprints has diligently searched for a location that could become its permanent home. Securing the Clifton site represents the culmination of these efforts and promises a future where the charity can expand its impact and support even more families.
Footprints has a long history of dedication to children and families facing significant challenges. Through specialised conductive education, the charity helps children with physical disabilities and learning difficulties develop essential motor and communication skills. The new centre in Clifton is poised to enhance these efforts, providing a state-of-the-art environment conducive to learning and growth.
As the charity prepares for this significant transition, it remains committed to its mission of supporting and empowering children and families. The leadership believes that the new centre will not only improve the quality of its services but also increase its capacity to serve more families in need.
In conclusion, Footprints’ relocation to Clifton marks a transformative step forward for the charity. With improved facilities and a supportive community, the new Footprints Centre is set to become a cornerstone of support for children and families with disabilities in Nottingham. The charity’s continued dedication to its mission promises a bright future for all those it serves.
For those interested in supporting Footprints’ transition to its new home, opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the refurbishment efforts will be announced soon. The charity welcomes all forms of support as it embarks on this exciting new chapter.
