SPIFOX 2025 Funding
The Archie Foundation is delighted to announce a transformational partnership with SPIFOX – the Scottish Property Industry charitable organisation, whose very generous funding made the recent installation of Glenlaw House’s remarkable new Sensory Room possible. This thoughtfully designed space is specifically created to engage and soothe children with complex medical needs.
The room is equipped with a range of specialised features. Here, children can experience the gentle touch of fibre optic spaghetti, relax under a serene floating cloud light, and feel calming, rhythmic sensations from vibrating walls. The modular flooring also ensures easy access and navigation for children using wheelchairs, beds, or other mobility aids, making the entire space fully inclusive.
This transformed Sensory Room is already having a profound impact on the children, families, and staff who use Glenlaw House in Dundee for respite care. It provides a much-needed haven where children can feel safe, relax, explore, and engage with their environment in a way that truly benefits their well-being. For families, it offers invaluable peace of mind, knowing their child has access to such a supportive and enriching space. And for the dedicated Glenlaw House team, it’s an essential tool in providing the highest level of compassionate care.
“Our previous sensory room was in much need of a revamp, and we are thrilled to have received such generous support from The Archie Foundation and Spifox, which has allowed us to create a bespoke, accessible room which will be used and enjoyed by all the children.”
Dawn McFawns, Senior Charge Nurse, Glenlaw House.
There are still other projects to be carried out at Glenlaw House, as part of our plan to show support for this vital facility in Tayside, however the support from SPIFOX to develop the fantastic new sensory room has been the catalyst to get the ball rolling on this overall project, which has already had an amazing impact on the children within the unit, as well as the staff caring for them.
We’d like to give a massive thank you to SPIFOX for their belief in our work, and for their vision of a better future for every child at Glenlaw House.
