The Central Sensory Water Garden
At the heart of everything
The therapeutic heart of the Village: a place for connection, calm, orientation and joy. Every zone opens onto it, and every path leads back to it.
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The Whole Life Village
A connected care, wellbeing and community Village where children with PACS1 and other complex needs and disabilities can live, play, learn, work and be safe, from childhood into old age.
Why a Village, and not a care home?
Children with PACS1 grow up into adults with PACS1. Their needs don't end at 18, and their families' worries don't either.
Care is usually organised by age and by service, which means a lifetime of handovers: from children's services to adult services, and eventually from the family home into residential care. The Whole Life Village brings homes, therapy, learning and work into one safe place, so care can carry on and families can stay close for life.
It's designed for children with PACS1 and other complex needs and disabilities, and it's open to their families, visitors and the wider community.
Five zones around a garden
Vehicles stay on the outer road. Inside, it's paths and gardens.
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Central Hub
Social and operational core
Where every visit starts. Reception and security sit alongside a café, communal rooms and quiet spaces for families to meet, with a direct link to the shops and gardens.
- Reception and security
- Café and dining
- Communal spaces
- Family meeting rooms
- Admin and coordination
- Shared activities
2
Living Neighbourhoods
Supported living clusters
Small groups of supported homes on quiet, low-stimulation streets, with predictable paths, private gardens and staff close by. No through traffic.
- Supported living homes
- Quiet, low-stimulation environment
- Safe, predictable pathways
- Staff support nearby
- Private gardens
- No traffic conflict
3
Clinical and Therapeutic Campus
Health, therapy and wellbeing
Medical care and therapy a short walk from home, so treatment fits into daily life rather than taking it over.
- Medical suites
- Occupational, physio and speech therapy
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Sensory regulation spaces
- Staff and resident access
- Close to the living zones
4
Learning, Work and Enterprise Village
Education, work and shops
Classrooms, workshops and real jobs. Residents learn skills, help run the café and shops, and build the routine and purpose that come with work.
- Classrooms and training
- Life skills and digital labs
- Workshops and studios
- Supported workspaces
- Café, bakery and craft shops
- Social enterprise
5
Mobility, Access and Arrival
Transport, parking and services
Traffic stays at the edge. Parking, a bus hub and drop-off sit by one controlled entrance, so the Village stays calm inside.
- Visitor, staff and accessible parking
- Bus and transport hub
- Drop-off and short stay
- EV charging
- Business units to rent
- Security at the entrance
Everyday life in the Village
It's designed to feel like home: therapy close by, space to learn and work, gardens to grow things in, and streets that stay calm and safe after dark.
The images on this page are concept visualisations, not photographs of a finished site.
Early design work
The visualisations above show the vision. These early architectural designs show how individual buildings could actually be built: pale brick, timber and solar roofs, made to feel like homes rather than a care facility.
Six principles behind every decision
From the width of a path to who runs the café, these are the tests the design has to pass.
Safe and secure
Controlled access and thoughtful design make a calm, protected place to live.
Dignity and independence
Choice, privacy and as much independence as each person can have, in a place that feels like home.
Wellbeing
Nature, water and sensory spaces that support mental and physical health.
Inclusive and community
Open to families, visitors and neighbours, so the Village connects generations rather than separating them.
Sustainable
Green design, energy efficiency and responsible use of resources, built for the long term.
Purpose and opportunity
Learning, work and enterprise that give residents routine and real opportunities.
Where we are now
Building a Village takes years. We'll keep this page updated so you can see exactly where your donation is going.
Concept masterplan and early designsDone
Our five-zone concept and initial architectural designs are complete.
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Raising the first £150,000In progress
Funding detailed architectural designs and a report highlighting gaps in the current care system, with recommendations for improvement.
£59,974 raised towards £150,00040% - 3
Finding the right location and building partnerships
Working with local authorities, government bodies, landowners and construction experts to find a suitable site and build key partnerships.
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Securing funding and planning permission
Exploring local and government funding, private investment and partnerships to support the development of the Village.
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Building and bringing the Village to life
Funding the initial construction and set-up of the Village, including coffee shops, care hubs and community spaces. Recruiting staff to run the facilities, alongside professional carers and volunteers to provide ongoing care and support.
Help us build it.
£59,974 raised towards £150,000. Every donation, and every pound of Gift Aid, brings the first homes closer.