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Tools, guidance and community for neurodivergent and disabled families

Our funders

Calderdale Community FoundationNeighbourhood TrustThe National Lottery Community Fund

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Join us at a session

Free, welcoming sessions for SEND children, adults and families across Halifax and Calderdale - no diagnosis needed.

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SEND Sensory Sessions

Every 2nd & 4th Friday · 10:30am–12pm

Calm sensory play for pre-school and home educated children with additional needs.

Next session:

Parents and carers supported at Noa's Place

SEND Family Drop-In

Every 1st & 3rd Friday · 10am–12pm

A safe space for parents, carers and grandparents. No tickets needed — optional RSVP welcome.

Next session:

A Noa's Place team member supporting a child with stacking toys during sensory play

Holiday Sensory Sessions

Every school holiday

Extra sessions during October half term, Christmas, February half term, Easter, May half term and summer.

  • My daughter loved it. Lovely, quiet and relaxing.
    Parent feedback
  • My children felt completely comfortable being themselves, with lots of different activities to choose from.
    Parent feedback

Resources

Tools for every stage

Free interactive tools when you need something practical, right now - pick who you're helping and jump in.

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How it began

Noa's Place was established in 2025 by founder and Dad to Noa, Josh Barnes. Through his journey with Noa, Noa's Place was born.

About Noa's Place
Cover of Noa's Place One Year On impact report

Impact report

One year on

Everything we've achieved together in our first year — and a look at what's still to come.

People now back Noa's Place

2,000+

People now back Noa's Place

Raised in our first year

£23k+

Raised in our first year

Family members booked into sessions

150+

Family members booked into sessions

  • We officially became a registered charity
  • We built an incredible Board of Trustees and growing team
  • We started delivering real sessions with real families
  • We've built relationships with schools, charities, businesses, MPs and organisations across Calderdale
Read the full report
A Noa's Place team member supporting a child during sensory play

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Support a SEND family today

Your donation helps families feel supported, seen and valued.

Give to Noa's Place to fund the tools, sessions and support we provide for neurodivergent families every day.

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Our long-term vision

The Noa's Place Hub

A sensory-aware community home in Halifax for SEND families: calm spaces, inclusive play, and practical support under one roof. Families are already helping shape it.

  • Registered charity

    Trustees and governance in place

  • 2,000+ families

    Connected through our community

  • Live today

    Tools and pilot sessions already running

Concept illustration of the inclusive Noa's Place Hub
Concept for a kids sensory room at the Hub
Concept for an inclusive indoor playground at the Hub
Concept for a welcoming community café at the Hub
Concept for flexible event and activity spaces at the Hub

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Whether you need a tool today, want to read a story from someone who gets it, or book a free session, we are here for you. And if you can, your support helps us reach more families.