Generous donors visited our Nurture programme building. The saw first-hand the remarkable difference their support has made for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex learning disabilities (CLD).
Guests included Hugh Inman from the Bradbury Foundation, Priscilla Hilton-Jones from The Hilton-Jones Charitable Trust, and Graeme Ross from Oswestry Lions.
During their visit, donors enjoyed a tour of our newly extended Bradbury Nurture Building. The warm and welcoming space is designed to help young adults with PMLD and CLD thrive as they move into adulthood. The transformation of this building has been made possible thanks to their generous contributions. Additionally, support has been provided by The Wolfson Foundation, The Steve Morgan Foundation, Baron Davenport’s Charity, St James’s Place Foundation, The Hobson Charity Limited, The Lady Forester Trust, and The Walker Trust
Our Nurture programme began in 2021 with just three day students, all from the same school. Now, thanks to ongoing donations, the programme has grown. It offers spacious classrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and an adapted independence training room.
Every detail matters. For example, the building features soothing, autism-friendly colours and innovative assistive technology. These features empower students to control their surroundings and become more independent.
Principal and CEO Meryl Green thanked donors for making the vision a reality.
She said: “We’re extremely grateful to our donors for making this development possible. Their support means we can provide a purpose-built environment that truly meets the needs of our students and helps them work towards greater independence as they progress into adulthood.”
Guests were shown around by Bev Simmonds, Nurture Lead, who shared her passion for creating a nurturing environment.
She said: “For our students, independence is about being supported to make choices, being in control of their environment and being a meaningful part of their community. This space gives them those opportunities. Students on our Nurture programme are very much part of the Derwen College community, participating in College activities across campus. This new facility allows us to adapt and offer those opportunities, while providing a bespoke, supportive space tailored to their needs.”