Help Us Create a Calming, Inclusive Sensory Space at The Hive
At The Hive in Balderstone Park, we’re creating a safe, welcoming sensory space designed especially for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This dedicated area will offer calming, engaging resources to help children relax, regulate and explore the world in their own way - away from the hustle and bustle of the busy park.
But we can’t do it alone.
You can make a real difference by choosing an item from our sensory wish list to donate. Each piece of equipment you select will help us create an environment that supports confidence, creativity, movement and play for every child who visits The Hive. Once your donation is received, we’ll send you a photo and a personal thank you from our team, showing exactly how your generosity is making an impact.
Together, we can make The Hive a place where every child feels safe, calm, and free to be themselves.
Donation for The Hive Sensory Space.
By donating this Peanut Ball, you’re helping to provide a versatile resource that supports movement, balance and sensory regulation for children with additional needs at The Hive.
Shaped to offer extra stability and gentle rocking motion, the Peanut Ball is perfect for developing core strength, coordination and body awareness in a fun and safe way. Children can bounce, roll, balance or gently stretch on the ball - all at their own pace - making it ideal for calming restless energy or building confidence through physical play.
For some children, this kind of movement can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and help regulate emotions - especially in busy environments that may feel overwhelming. Your donation ensures that this therapeutic tool is available to every child who visits The Hive’s sensory space, giving them the chance to enjoy movement in a supportive, stress-free setting.
Once your donated Peanut Ball arrives at The Hive, you’ll receive a personal thank you and photo from our team, showing how your generosity has made a difference for the children and families who rely on this space.
Thank you for helping create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child can thrive through play.
Donation for The Hive Sensory Space.
By donating this inflatable Sensory Balance Cushion, you’re helping to provide a simple but powerful tool that supports movement, focus and sensory regulation for children with additional needs at The Hive.
With one smooth side and one gently textured massage surface, this versatile cushion offers a range of calming or stimulating sensory experiences. Children can sit, stand, wobble or balance on it - building core strength, coordination, and body awareness in a safe and playful way. The gentle instability of the cushion encourages micro-movements that help develop balance and focus, making it ideal not only for physical play but also as a supportive seating option during calm or quiet activities.
Its easy-clean, water-resistant design makes it perfect for our busy sensory space, and the included air pump means it can be adjusted to suit the needs of every child. Whether used for movement breaks, grounding exercises or active play, this cushion will become a valued part of The Hive’s inclusive, flexible environment.
Once your donation is received, you’ll get a personal thank you and photo from our team showing how this fantastic resource is being enjoyed by the children who need it most.
Thank you for making a difference to the comfort, confidence and wellbeing of every child who visits The Hive.
Donation for The Hive Sensory Space.
By donating this bright and versatile set of Stepping Stones, you’ll help create endless possibilities for movement, play and skill-building in The Hive’s sensory space.
These colourful, lightweight stones can be arranged in countless ways to form obstacle courses that challenge balance, coordination and motor planning - all while feeling like fun, not therapy. Perfect for hopping, stepping, or carefully balancing, they encourage children to explore their bodies in space, boosting confidence, body awareness and problem-solving skills with every move.
Designed to stack easily for simple storage and quick setup, these stepping stones are also easy to clean - making them an ideal, flexible addition to our sensory environment. Whether used alone or alongside other equipment, they help make The Hive an active, engaging space where every child can move and learn in their own way.
When your donation arrives at The Hive, you’ll receive a personal thank you and photo from our team to show how your generosity is bringing joy, movement and discovery to children and families in our community.
Thank you for helping build a sensory space filled with adventure, growth and play.
Donation to The Hive Sensory Space.
By donating these Liquid Sensory Floor Tiles (4 pack), you’ll help transform The Hive’s sensory space into an exciting, calming and interactive environment for children with additional needs.
These vibrant, colour-shifting tiles respond to every step, press and jump - creating mesmerising swirling patterns that captivate the senses and encourage playful movement. Whether walked across or touched by hand, they offer a soothing yet stimulating sensory experience that helps children build body awareness, balance, and confidence in a safe, low-pressure way.
With a soft, non-slip cushioned backing for comfort and safety, these tiles are perfect for children who may find busy park spaces overwhelming - giving them a chance to explore, relax, and enjoy sensory play at their own pace.
Your generous donation will make this valuable resource available to all children and families who visit The Hive, helping to create a more inclusive, supportive space for sensory regulation and joy.
Once your gifted item is received, you’ll receive a thank you message and photo from our team to show the positive impact you’ve made.
Thank you for supporting a sensory-friendly space where every child can feel calm, confident and free to play.
Donation for The Hive Sensory Space.
By choosing to donate this set of Textured Massage Sensory Mats (6 pack), you’re helping to create a calming, welcoming space for children with additional needs who visit The Hive.
These colourful, tactile mats are specially designed to encourage sensory exploration, movement and balance. They offer a safe, engaging way for children to develop body awareness, coordination, and confidence through play - whether walking, crawling or simply feeling the different textures under their hands and feet.
Sensory resources like these make a real difference for children who can feel overwhelmed by busy, noisy environments - giving them a place to relax, self-regulate, and explore at their own pace. Your generous donation will help make our sensory space even more inviting, supportive, and accessible for every child who visits.
Once your donated item arrives at The Hive, you’ll receive a personal thank you and photo from our team, showing the impact of your gift on the families who use this space.
Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive, joyful environment for all.
Donation for The Hive Sensory Space.
By donating this Soft Balance Beam, you’ll help create new opportunities for children with additional needs to build confidence, coordination and body awareness in The Hive’s sensory space.
This lightweight, soft balance beam is specially designed to encourage safe, playful movement - promoting balance, mobility and core strength without the worry of hard surfaces or sharp edges. Its anti-slip base keeps the beam steady, while its gentle height makes it perfect for children to practice stepping, walking, and stretching in a way that feels fun and achievable.
Whether used as part of an obstacle course or simply as a standalone challenge, the balance beam helps children develop important physical and sensory skills while enjoying the freedom to move, explore and play at their own pace. Easy to store and carry, it’s a flexible and valuable addition to our space - ready to support a variety of sensory activities.
Once your donation is received and set up at The Hive, you’ll receive a personal thank you and photo from our team, showing the joy and benefit this simple but powerful piece of equipment brings to local families.
Thank you for helping us create a sensory space where every child can grow, move and discover their abilities with confidence.
Donation to The Hive Sensory Space.
By donating this beautiful Sensory Mood Discovery Table, you’ll help create a magical, calming and endlessly versatile feature within The Hive’s sensory space - designed to spark curiosity, imagination and joyful exploration for children with additional needs.
The colour-changing table provides gentle, adjustable light to soothe or stimulate the senses, creating the perfect environment for sensory play, sorting, pouring and small-world activities. Its raised rim keeps materials like sand, water, jelly or foam safely contained, allowing children to explore textures, colours and movement without stress or mess.
Whether used for quiet, focused solo play or creative group sessions, this sturdy but lightweight table encourages hands-on learning, imagination and sensory discovery - all in a way that feels safe, calm and engaging. For children who may find busy or unpredictable spaces overwhelming, this table offers a peaceful, inviting way to explore at their own pace, building confidence and curiosity as they play.
Your generous donation will bring this incredible resource to life in The Hive’s sensory space, benefiting every child who visits - now and into the future.
When your donated table arrives and is set up for use, you’ll receive a personal thank you and photo from our team to show the lasting impact of your kindness and support.
Thank you for helping us create a space where every child can feel calm, confident and free to explore the world in their own way.
Donation for The Hive Sensory Space.
By donating this colourful set of 24 Foam Building Blocks, you’ll help provide an exciting and creative outlet for sensory play at The Hive - where children with additional needs can build, balance, stack and imagine to their heart’s content.
Soft, smooth and free of sharp edges, these lightweight foam blocks are perfect for safe, active play - supporting gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness as children lift, carry, and construct their own creations. The bright rainbow colours make every build visually stimulating and engaging, sparking imagination and encouraging open-ended play.
Whether used for building towers, creating obstacle courses, or simply enjoying sensory stacking and sorting, these blocks offer countless possibilities for active learning and fun. They’re easy to handle, easy to clean, and come with a handy storage bag for tidy packing when playtime ends.
Your donation will help make The Hive’s sensory space even more inclusive, creative and joyful for every child who visits. Once the set arrives, you’ll receive a personal thank you and photo from our team showing the real difference your gift is making.
Thank you for helping us build a world of possibility, play and discovery for every child in our community.
Donation for The Hive Sensory Space.
By choosing to donate this set of Interlocking Soft Grass Floor Mats (5.4m x 7.2m), you’re making a truly transformative contribution to The Hive’s sensory space - helping us create a safe, calming and welcoming environment for children with additional needs to explore, play and relax.
This generous gift will cover the entire floor area with soft, cushioned grass-effect mats, turning the space into a sensory-friendly zone where feet, hands, and bodies can move freely without worry. Whether lying down to rest, crawling, rolling, balancing or bouncing, the mats provide both physical comfort and emotional reassurance - reducing the risk of slips or bumps and offering a gentle, natural texture that encourages calm sensory engagement.
For many children who feel overwhelmed by noisy or unpredictable environments, having a dedicated space like this - with a soft, forgiving floor underfoot - makes all the difference. It becomes a place where they can feel grounded, confident and safe to be themselves, at their own pace.
Your donation of this full matting set will benefit every child who uses the space, now and for years to come - helping us build a more inclusive, supportive environment where joy, discovery and relaxation are always within reach.
When your donation is received and installed, you’ll receive a personal thank you and photo from our team, showing the positive impact your incredible generosity has made for local families.
Thank you for playing such an important part in making The Hive a place where every child can thrive.