Head2Head Sensory Theatre, a Surrey-based volunteer-led disabilities charity, has been awarded £9,955 from The National Lottery Community Fund to support its work in providing accessible and inclusive theatre experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Anni Rhodes-Steere, Head2Head’s founder, said: “We are thrilled to have the support of The National Lottery. This award will help us extend opening times of a café function; provide more volunteering and Work Experience Opportunities for disabled students; more film work for disabled actors; enable us to test the reality of a desired ‘hang out’ space for disabled young people and to reach out to more disadvantaged and harder-to-reach families.”
The funding will also help cover the costs of a Barn Administrator, heating, lighting, insurance and other essential services. The charity’s mission is to open up a new hub at its headquarters in Oxted’s Drewshearne Barn providing an accessible space for the community.
Head2Head has been creating imaginative ways to make theatre and film accessible for the past 16 years. The charity continues to champion ‘accessible theatre’ helping thousands of families to enjoy both live and online theatre experiences through its dedicated YouTube Learning Channel.
The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The fund supports projects that bring people together and improve the lives of people in local communities.
Lisa Ronchetti, Head2Head’s Marketing Officer, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded this support from The National Lottery Community Fund. This funding will help us to continue our mission of providing accessible theatre experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.”
For further information about Head2Head Sensory Theatre please visit https://h2hsensorytheatre.com or follow them on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIN.
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