Exciting New Chapter as Work Begins at Thames Valley Park

Building for the Future is thrilled to announce that the dream of a larger, purpose-built home is fast becoming a reality.

As we prepare to move to our new premises at Thames Valley Park later this year, the transformation of the site is officially underway.

This marks the first in a series of updates as we countdown to the opening of a space designed to help even more disabled children and young people play, learn, and grow.

The new centre is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment to ensure it meets the diverse needs of our families.

Recent weeks have seen incredible progress both inside and out. Internally, the 'bones' of the building are taking shape, with new walls being erected to create the familiar and favourite activity spaces our visitors love - only this time, on a much larger scale.

The design process has been a truly collaborative effort. We are proud to share that our 16+ Plus Group and various stakeholders have been directly involved in the layout and aesthetic choices.

Project Manager Karen Woolford recently met with long-term partners Willmott Dixon and AkzoNobel/Dulux to finalise the colour charts, ensuring our young people’s input is woven into the very fabric of the building.

The transformation extends to the outdoors, too. Thanks to the hard work of volunteer teams from Scofell Landscapes and Knight Frank, the garden area has been cleared. This 'blank canvas' is now ready to be developed into a safe, therapeutic sensory garden and playground.

While we have been planning and fundraising for years, we still need your help to cross the finish line. Whether you can donate funds, materials, or your professional expertise, every contribution brings us closer to opening these doors.

To get involved, please contact Jason McMahon at jason@bftf.org.uk.