A playground can make a world of difference for children facing serious health challenges. It's a place where they can find joy and comfort, and it's also a vital tool for their recovery and emotional wellbeing. For over 15 years, the children on the Bumblebee ward have been without a safe outdoor play area. The old equipment broke down long ago and was never replaced.

These young patients, some battling diabetes, cancer, or complex mental health issues, are confined to their rooms, many of which have no windows that open. They are missing out on fresh air and the simple, yet profound, benefits of nature and outdoor play. This isn't just a gap; it's a long-standing neglect of their well-being.

We're excited to announce that we've launched an ambitious project to transform this garden space into a free, functional, and inclusive hospital playground! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our partners at Children with Cancer UK and the King Charles III Charitable Fund, we're making this dream a reality.  Working with our friends at Noble DBR Ltd and Pentagon Play Limited, the next phase of the project will begin in October 2025. This phase includes the purchase and installation of some truly amazing equipment, such as:

• 'HMS Dannie', a wheelchair-accessible wooden pirate ship
• A wheelchair swing
• An inclusive in-ground carousel
• Sensory spinners and panels
• Wooden planters and outdoor musical instruments

Building a new playground garden for the Bumblebee ward is not just about replacing old equipment; it’s about providing a space for these children to heal, to feel a sense of normalcy, and to simply be kids again.  This is a wellbeing gap that affects our entire community, and we need your help to fix it. Let's work together to complete this playground garden for the children on the ward now and for those who will need it in the future. This new playground will be a place of joy, healing, and inclusion for every child who needs it.

Your Role in Our Playground Project

Are you a local business or a corporate leader? We need your help to complete this playground garden by Summer 2025 so children on the ward and their families can enjoy a safe, outdoor space.

You can sponsor essential playground add-ons that will make this space even more special. Together, we can transform this garden into a sustainable, functional, and inclusive playground, dramatically improving the well-being of the children receiving treatment, their families, and the dedicated staff who care for them.

Let's work together to make a lasting difference in our community.

A powerful tool to help us reach our goal is the collective strength of our community.

Did you know that over 310,000 people live in Hillingdon? If every person gave just 20p, we could raise the £62,000 we need to complete this entire project. That small act of kindness from each of us could transform the Bumblebee ward garden into a magical and healing space for our children, their families, and the dedicated staff who care for them.

Let's show the power of our community and help create this vital space..

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Parent Testimonials

"When my daughter Daniella Logun was receiving treatment for a brain tumour on the ward in 2015, the garden was out of use. Daniella was confined to a cubicle and struggled with the harsh symptoms, emotional and physical side effects of cancer treatment. Dannie passed away 5months later and today, the situation remains unchanged. Children on the ward are still confined to dimly lit rooms without fresh air. This is detrimental to their recovery and holistic wellbeing outcomes!” - From Angela Logun DLF Cofounder & CEO

"We have a live case study of a child diagnosed with cancer going through a mental health crisis. This child is not allowed access out of the unit for safety reasons as it is too risky. If we had our garden, she could go outside and play in a secure and safe environment, which would be hugely beneficial to her mental and physical wellbeing. She is experiencing repeated crisis because she is contained in a paediatric ward for her safety and unable to access the outside space safely” - From Chris Mann Bumblebee Ward Matron.