Blueprint Interiors Transforms Vacant Building into Accessible Space for Footprints Charity

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Footprints, a charity dedicated to supporting children and families living with disabilities, has finally found a new home in Clifton, Nottingham. The charity, which previously operated from a school, has relocated to a fully accessible centre thanks to the help of Blueprint Interiors, a local workplace consultancy. The transformation of the vacant building into a modern and safe environment has been made possible through significant fundraising efforts and the support of over 150 volunteers and generous partners.

Key Takeaways:

  • Blueprint Interiors project managed and sourced donated materials for the transformation of a long-time vacant building into a fully accessible centre for children and families living with disabilities.
  • The charity, Footprints, has started to transform the property into an accessible and inspiring new space that will serve more children and families than ever before.
  • Phase one of the project has delivered vital facilities including dedicated session rooms for Conductive Education, a sensory room, an accessible children's toilet training room, and new areas for speech and communication sessions and family support.
  • John Tansur, commercial director at Blueprint Interiors, stated that the successful delivery of the project wouldn't have been possible without Gemma Ryder's commitment from their team who now supports Footprints as a Champion Ambassador.
  • The business continues to assist the charity as it now turns its attention to phase two of the transformation, which will bring a much in-demand wellbeing coffee bar - that will serve as both a supportive and positive space for families and a social hub for the local community, as well as a large community hall.
  • Apprentices from Nottingham City Homes also played a vital role, bringing skills in joinery, plastering, plumbing and electrics to help get phase 1 over the line.
  • Businesses who have also played a key role in supporting this project include John Pye, Gleeds, Alert Electrical, Galaxy Insulation/, Knowles Electrical, TPS Visual Communications, and Crown Paints among others.

Statistics:

  • More than 1,800 volunteer hours have already been contributed to the project.
  • The charity is expected to support over 300 families from the new location, a significant increase from the previous 70 families.
  • Phase 2 of the project, which the charity hopes to complete by autumn 2025, will include joinery and fit-out work for the wellbeing coffee bar, installation of catering equipment, and furnishing of the community space.
  • Blueprint Interiors has provided pro bono project and programme management, donated and sourced materials, and supported the design and planning process for internal and external signage.

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