The Play & Leisure Opportunity Library in Swansea continues to provide vital support to children and adults with disabilities, thanks to a generous grant of £15,000 from South Wales Freemasons.
This unique project, the first of its kind in the UK, offers a specialist play and leisure lending service designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. The library supports both children and adults, as well as families, community groups, centres, and professionals. In addition to lending equipment, the organisation also delivers therapeutic play sessions tailored to individual needs.
For a small annual membership fee, users can access a wide range of over 500 items, including multi-sensory and specialist equipment. Items can typically be borrowed for four weeks, with longer arrangements available if needed. The library also offers a limited collection and delivery service for members living within the Swansea area, ensuring accessibility for those who may find travel difficult.
The £15,000 grant from South Wales Freemasons will help ensure the continuation of this invaluable service, enabling the Play & Leisure Opportunity Library to support even more individuals and families who rely on its resources.
Emma Reay, Play Library Team Service Manager, said:
“We’re extremely grateful to the South Wales Freemasons for their generous grant. This support will enable us to significantly enhance our current provisions and ensure that we can continue providing vital resources and support to children and adults with disabilities across Swansea and the surrounding community. Thanks to this funding, we will be able to offer further inclusive play opportunities, provide much-needed specialist resources as part of our lending library, and keep providing a safe, welcoming space for our members where everyone feels valued and supported.”
Paul Bunyan from South Wales Freemasons said:
“I’m very pleased we’ve been able to help the Play & Leisure Opportunity Library with their hugely important programme supporting children and adults with disabilities. Understanding that the centre is also used by families and supported by specialist professionals such as teachers, support workers, childminders, and foster carers, this facility is clearly an integral part of the community.”
To find out more about the Play & Leisure Opportunity Library, visit: https://plol.org.uk/site/