DISABLED children have been getting to grips with a new play area thanks to a charity donation.
The youngsters at Elm Grove Children’s Home had little more than a yard with a couple of old swings to play on.
But they are now enjoying new modern equipment after a charity provided a big chunk of the £25,000 needed to fund it.
The Wooden Spoon rugby charity, which aims to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children, gave the Heckmondwike home £20,000.
The children’s home, which looks after six disabled youngsters aged nine to 17, provided £5,000 from its own budget.
The children’s new play area was unveiled by staff and a representative from the charity.
It includes swings adapted for wheelchair use, a seesaw, bouncing board and rope walk.
Kelly Mason, deputy manager of the home, said: “The money has enabled us to buy sturdy, more modern equipment that encourage development and helps with things like the children’s balance and coordination.
“The children absolutely love it, they love the swings and it’s nice that they’ve got somewhere they can socialise with the group.”
