Melissa Paulden

A talented Wokingham artist is helping to transform Building for the Future’s new play therapy centre for disabled children into a warm, welcoming space designed to inspire growth, creativity and hope. Last Christmas, mural artist Tom Bazely, 43, donated his time to create a beautiful snowy window scene at the charity's Our House centre, bringing festive cheer to children and families attending sessions. While working on the seasonal artwork, Tom learned from Centre Manager Nicki Mitchell,...

Jane Holmes, CEO of Building for the Future, has written Extreme Parenting - a deeply personal and thought-provoking book about raising her daughter Kitty, now 24, who has Cerebral Palsy. Part memoir, part call for change, the book offers an honest account of the realities faced by families raising disabled children in the UK. Through her own experiences, Jane shines a light on the challenges, battles and resilience that often remain hidden from public view. Why Jane Wrote the Book For Jane,...

Building for the Future (BFTF), a cornerstone of support for disabled children and young people across Berkshire, is announcing an ambitious £150,000 fundraising campaign to complete our new, state-of-the-art community centre: 'Tree House'. Since 2014, the charity’s current home, ‘Our House’, has been a vital sanctuary for nearly 1,000 disabled children and young adults every year. However, skyrocketing demand and a critical lack of accessibility have pushed the service to a breaking point....