04/07/2025
For Mental Health Awareness Week back in May, we asked our staff members to nominate colleagues who had positively supported their mental wellbeing.
To thank those nominated, J Carey Design offered them a choice between a gift voucher or a donation to a charity of their choice. One of the selected charities was Sensory World Play Centre, a local space designed to support children and adults across the autistic spectrum.
Last week, we visited Sensory World Special Needs Centre and Cafe Dewsbury to drop off a donation of arts and crafts supplies for their weekly Thursday craft session, which runs from 10:30am to 2:30pm. The sessions are organised and run by the amazing Jayne Tillotson, a dedicated volunteer.
Linda Holmes, the centre’s founder, has created a space that combines state-of-the-art lighting and sensory equipment with simple, hands-on toys to support development, relaxation and connection in a uniquely welcoming environment.
They're currently looking for new volunteers to support a wide range of activities, from running gaming clubs to helping out with DIY. If you’re local and can lend a hand, please get in touch with the centre directly, they’d love to hear from you.