IKEA has used its design expertise, products and co-worker time to renovate a previously under-utilised council-owned space in Sheffield, as part of its commitment to the South Yorkshire Beds for Babies: Safe Place to Sleep Programme.
Led by South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, the programme has been designed to tackle inequality in early childhood, with Gleadless Valley one of four pilot locations within South Yorkshire.
As part of the programme, IKEA is working alongside Sheffield Council, Sheffield Hallam University, Baby Basics UK, and Shelter to tackle child poverty levels, reduce pressure on public services, improve childhood development, and reduce infant mortality.
Having sought engagement with residents of Callow Place, 19 coworkers from IKEA Sheffield set about to create a bright and inviting space for children to play, and their families to seek necessary support. Observing that parents wanted to be at floor level with their children, all furniture was designed …