Kangaroos Community Hub

Our plans

Kangaroos Community Hub

Wates Developments are very excited to be partnering with the charity Kangaroos to deliver a new purpose built community hub as part of the proposals at Bolney. This new partnership is a real opportunity to maximise the benefits of the site in accordance with the proposed allocation in the Local Plan for both new homes and community benefits. It offers Kangaroos a vital platform to continue and grow their community outreach.

Operating since 1994, Kangaroos is a well-established charity within Mid Sussex who support children, teenagers and adults with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, by providing a supportive environment where their members can develop social and life skills to build confidence, self esteem and independence. Kangaroos also runs a family support programme, which gives families of members an opportunity to connect with one another in a supported environment. Kangaroos currently supports over 400 members in the local community, providing nearly 2,000 hours of activity, throughout the year.

Kangaroos is excited to be partnering with Wates and exploring the prospects of delivering a new bespoke facility at Bolney. Less than 15 minutes from our current facilities, the site will remain very accessible to our current members and will provide a much needed centre for Kangaroos. The building itself will be situated next to the beautiful open spaces that the site is retaining, giving our members the opportunity to spend time outdoors and benefit from the best that Mid Sussex has to offer. This opportunity could make such a difference to the lives of many families in Mid Sussex and give the Charity a home for life
Emma HuntKangaroos CEO
Our plans

The benefits of a new facility

Kangaroos are currently operating out of various facilities in the Mid Sussex area which are shared with other organisations and limit the activity that Kangaroos can provide. The new bespoke space at Bolney will give the Charity the opportunity to continue and expand the amazing work they do with local children and adults and reach a bigger audience. Kangaroos has a waiting list of over 80 families and it is the hope that by moving to a large purpose built hub, they will be able to provide support to all those that require it.

The building will be used to provide a safe and supportive space for Kangaroos members and their families to engage in the Kangaroos programme. Kangaroos service offers year round activities where members can play, socialise, interact and thrive.  As well as sessions being run from the hub it will provide local community engagement through volunteering, open days, showcases as well as plans for a pop up community cafe and shop.

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