LJJ and Electric Centre Stockton have completed what can only be called an SOS or Challenge Anneka project at Teesside Retail Park.

LJJ is a regular presence on the retail park and was recently approached by a charity called Inspiration, which is permanently based at the RTP, to see if LJJ could help them with an enormous project they wanted to create within the old management offices for autistic children who attend their therapy sessions.

LJJ was happy to accept the challenge of creating a sensory room within 24 hours and providing all labour and materials free of charge for such an important project, which would give so much back to the community’s end users.

Working directly with the sensory team, LJJ and other contractors began to make the necessary changes to the redundant office management space. LJJ lowered the ceilings and installed new lighting, all supplied by Electric Centre Stockton. Finally, painting the walls with calming colours came last before the final fit-out.

It has now become a specially designed space equipped with various sensory tools and activities to create a calming or stimulating environment for the children with sensory processing differences. The room is tailored to provide a safe space to regulate input and promote well-being. The difference this room will make for the children is phenomenal as Inspiration Therapies offers a range of therapy treatments for children, young people and adults who suffer from autism, mental health and was set up to help with long NHS waiting lists.

Therapies are by appointment only.