14-07-2025
Wexford childcare centre to benefit from Late Late Toy Show fund
Almost €30,000 has been awarded to the Southwest Wexford Family Resource Centre and Sugradh Childcare Centre through the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal grants by Community Foundation Ireland, which has generated a great excitement among the local community following the success of their grant application for the funding.
The grant will fund the installation of a sensory space, tailored specifically for neuro-divergent individuals, offering a safe, adaptable environment with sensory tools and calming features to support self-regulation, reduce anxiety, and enhance well-being and help to change children's lives for good in the Wexford area.
The staff at the service said that to have their application approved is an 'honour' as they can now 'extend further much needed services in the community.'
'With this support, the service can install a new Cubbie Hub, which will support individuals with sensory processing needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and anxiety,' a spokesperson for the SWWFRC said.
"This new space will offer a calming environment, featuring sensory tools such as soft lighting, noise-cancelling headphones, and tactile objects, allowing users to regulate their emotions and reduce stress,' they added.
