A York-based children’s charity are hoping to develop an exciting, new purpose-built activity centre in Huntington. The Island, which has mentored and supported more than 3,000 children within the city, is currently located on Shipton Road. Despite the current success of the organisation, the long-term ambition is to relocate to a fit-for-purpose centre that will further support York’s vulnerable children and also provide working space for neighbouring, charitable organisations.
More adaptable areas for sports as well as music and the arts are on the cards for this proposed eight-acre construction, along with a café, and therapy room. There are also hopes for plentiful outdoor space that will feature growing and planting space, exploratory woods, a wildflower meadow, a pond and wetland, in addition to further sports amenities.
With applications now submitted, the plan is that this proposed space will inspire play and discovery for children, and most importantly encourage their personal development and future growth- all values of which, The Island charity have strongly supported since their formation in 2008. To keep up to date with the latest news and events, visit www.theislandyork.org.
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