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How we support the local community |
Spacehoppas Play Zone is owned and operated by APF Leisure CIC (Community Interest Company) unlike a Limited Company where the main purpose of the business is to generate profits which in turn are paid back to its shareholders as a CIC we have a number of legal obligations which are set by the Government CIC Regulator for example;
- The main purpose of the business must be to benefit the community
- Profits generated by the company from fund raising activities must be used to benefit the community
- The company must provide the regulator with an annual report detailing the activities they have been engaged in that have benefited the community
This sets us apart from most other children's play centres in our main goal is to serve the community rather than generate profits for their owners. This being the case Spacehoppas has 3 key objectives;
Objective 1
To provide an easily accessible venue where local children can engage in active play and parents can meet, share ideas, gain peer support and build positive and long term relationships
Objective 2
To support as many elements of the community as possible by allowing access to Spacehoppas on a free basis
Objective 3
Operate Spacehoppas on a financially self sufficient basis which incorporates a range of fund raising activities such as pay and play and birthday parties which helps fund our community support and socially inclusive activities
We have provided examples here of some of the activates that help us achieve our objectives;
Parent and Toddler Session
Spacehoppas runs a parent and Toddler session everyday (during term time) from 10.00am to 3.15pm where pre-school children can mix with other children their age, develop their interaction skills with other children, learn how to share, play and build relations with other children and develop their confidence by experiencing differing levels of challenge using the range of play equipment provided.
The equipment allows children to take part in highly active play sessions which can reduce the possibility of obesity.
In addition Parents can share experiences with each other parents and learn from their peers experiences building positive long term relationships and building their confidence through sharing of ideas.
Spacehoppas asks for a contribution towards the session based on what parents in the Borough can afford to pay (approx £2.95) which includes the play time, access to all the equipment, a hot drink and toast for the parent and a drink and toast for each child.
Play and Eat for Free
Sacehoppas offers a play and Kids Eat everyday (during Term Time) from 3.15pm to 6.00pm. This provides all children with an opportunity to mix with other children their age, develop their interaction skills, learn how to share, play and build relations with other children and develop their confidence by experiencing differing levels of challenge using the range of play equipment provided. The equipment allows children to take part in highly active play sessions which can reduce the possibility of obesity.
In addition parents can share experiences with each other and learn from their peers experiences building positive long term relationships and building their confidence through sharing of ideas.
As part of the session every child is provided with a hot meal which always including a healthy option and helps towards providing a balanced diet.
Spacehoppas asks for a contribution towards this session based on what parents in the Borough can afford to pay (approx £3.00) which includes the play time and access to all the equipment and the children's meal
"Bring a class for free" Programme
We have had over 1,000 children visit Spacehoppas as part of this programme which is a win win for both the children and the school as most schools use this programme as an opportunity to motivate and reward pupils for improving in areas such as attendance or Time Keeping.
In addition to this Spacehoppas offers free visits to a range of individuals and community support Groups across Sandwell such as;
- Disabled and Autism Support Groups
- Minority Groups
- Disabled Children across Sandwell
In order to help us achieve our objectives if you are either a formal Children's support Group, A School within the Borough of Sandwell, An individual or organisation who are responsible for supporting children who may be dealing with disabilities, special learning needs or might struggle to afford the normal costs of visiting a commercial children's play centre please contact us and we will be delighted to discuss how we might be able to help. In addition if you know of any other organisations or individuals who may fall into the areas described above please feel free to provide us with their details or pass or contact information on to them as and we will be please to discuss how we might be able to help.
We can be contacted either by email direct from our website www.spacehoppas.co.uk by phone 0121 580 4914 or by post (see the contact us page for address derails. Or if you prefer please feel free to come and visit us and will always make time to chat through with you how we may be able to support you and the children you represent.
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Units 11 and 12 Church Lane Industrial Est, Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1AR
Telephone: 0121 580 4914
Email: enquiries@spacehoppas.co.uk |
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