OUR VISION
A permanent, accessible, welcoming and sustainable home for our community.
Sunshine & Smiles is embarking on an exciting journey to create a permanent hub for children, young people and adults with Down syndrome, and their families across Leeds. A place to connect, learn, play, and feel at home — under one roof.
Our dream is for this hub to also serve the wider community, helping to raise funds that will secure Sunshine & Smiles future for many years to come.
WHY NOW?
Why this matters.
- Our services have grown significantly.
- Families need consistent, accessible spaces.
- Bringing all our support under one roof strengthens connection for families and team members.
- A permanent home ensures long-term sustainability.
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WHAT THE SPACE COULD INCLUDE
A space shaped by our community.
We want this hub to reflect the needs and ideas of our families. Possible features include: (I think bullet points rather than emojis fit better on website)
- Fully accessible building
- Sensory room
- Activity room
- Quiet space
- Café & shop
- Garden - for growing things and playing
- Speech & Language/Early Development group room
- Office & meeting space
And this is just the beginning—your ideas will help shape the final design!
FUNDING THE FUTURE
How we’ll make it happen
- Capital grants
- Trusts & foundations
- Corporate partnerships
- Community fundraising
- Social enterprise income
We’re finalizing figures to ensure our plans are realistic and sustainable—but our commitment to this vision is strong.
OUR COMMITMENT
Your support continues as normal.
All current services continue
Funding for day-to-day support remains a priority
This project will not replace or reduce any existing provision
TIMELINE
A thoughtful, long-term journey
Year 0–1: Research & feasibility
Year 1–2: Property identification & planning
Year 2–4: Fundraising & refurbishment
Year 3–5: Move into our new home
JOIN US
Be part of building our future.
This is a shared journey—families, young people, team members, volunteers, and supporters are invited to join us every step of the way. Together, we can build a home that celebrates, supports, and empowers children, young people and adults with Down syndrome and their families for generations to come.
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