A sensory garden for children with autism: a volunteer-led effort in Leeds

For ten years the neighborhood has asked for a sensory garden for children with autism. This year a group of 29 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for Baobab Primary School, but no funding. We have received donated tools, and the remaining cost is $1,600. It will serve about 551 people, including children, seniors and people with disabilities. We'll hold a build day in November and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $1,600 goes: • Materials: $830 • Permits and inspections: $260 • Safety equipment and signage: $210 • Tools hire and delivery: $300 Every share and every dollar helps.