Coalway Early Years

As a charity setting we rely heavily on fundraising and grants from local and national organisations to support us in providing continuous, fresh and exciting resources, equipment, activities and experiences for the children as well as to maintain our building.

 

Recently we have concentrated on our outdoor space. With the amazing support from the Forest of Dean Council we received a grant for the garden area to be developed. We relied on volunteers and their time to get the project completed as well as Donations of materials. We have massively enhanced our mud garden and sensory area! We now have a new planting area alongside a beautiful bespoke handmade mud kitchen. We introduced a water wall ad well as a pair of giant scales. The fencing was all re painted and given a new look and through donations we were able to overhaul our plants and now have a plethora of flowers and herbs. The children absolutely love the new area and it is for sure the coolest place to play!!!

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We have also recently replaced the fencing that surrounds the entrance to the setting. This was looking very old and it was broken in places. We have now replaced this with a lower fence that looks just the part! 

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Our next project/fundraising event will be to either achieve a grant or fundraise for the decking area leading to the entrance to be replaced. We have for certain made the use out of this decking however, It has now seen its day and needs replacing for safety and longeviety.

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We are fortunate to have fantastic support from all our parents with our Regular fundraising events which includes a Christmas raffle, various Easter activities, photography commission and participating in the Summer Fayre with the schools on site.  We are always grateful for offers of help with fundraising events as well as new ideas! If you would like to organise or suggest a fundraising event please contact us by email bcplaygroup@btinternet.com 

 

Recent Fundraising, Grants and Donations Received -

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• Arnold Clark Grant of £1000

• Donation from the 'June Ball Trust'- nominated by one of our parents- £5000!!!!

• Easter Fundraising Activities and Raffle- raised £681.50

• Tesco Community grants in store vote of £1000

• Forest Of Dean Council Grant of £11190.70

 

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