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Riverfront Theatre: All Welcome

Beneficiaries

People with Disabilities
Disabled and neurodivergent attenders
Number of beneficiaries - 10000
Estimated annual attendances by people with access needs

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We’re making The Riverfront Theatre a truly accessible and welcoming space for everyone. Funding will help us enhance disabled access with sensory furniture and lighting to create calm, neurodivergent-friendly areas, new digital signage for clearer wayfinding, and improved pre-visit information and support for disabled and neurodivergent audiences. This project will remove barriers, empower independence, and ensure everyone can enjoy the magic of live performance.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

10000

Estimated annual attendances by people with access needs

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Nov 2025 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Improved access for disabled people attending theatre

Wider engagement from diverse communities, fostering inclusion and shared cultural experiences

Increased confidence and independence for disabled and neurodivergent audiences

Project Activities

Develop online pre-visit guides with BSL, audio description, and sensory-friendly features
Create a sensory-friendly pop-up space with furniture and adaptive lighting
Provide sensory kits and ear defenders to support neurodivergent and learning-disabled visitors
Install a digital sign to improve clearer wayfinding for neurodivergent & learning-disabled visitors
Promote inclusive access services to reach and engage more diverse audiences

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource	Description	Quantity needed	When needed	How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY		10000	Flexible

Project details

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

How we monitor the quality and results of our work

The work will be monitored through data collection, surveys, interviews and internal reporting