Welcome to
The Wandering Sanctuary
A cutting-edge mobile sensory room bringing specialised support directly to people with autism and sensory needs
Our Story
Born from lived experience and a passion for sensory inclusion
The Wandering Sanctuary wasn't dreamed up in a boardroom; it was born through experience. Our founder Freya grew up navigating a world that is often too loud, too bright, and overwhelmingly overstimulating. She suffered a major autistic burnout and spent several years as an inpatient where she learned firsthand the life-changing power of a dedicated sensory space. Once out of hospital she saw how difficult these spaces are to access.
She realised that if people can't easily access the calm they need, we need to put that calm on wheels and bring it to them. Wandering Sanctuary CIC exists to ensure no neurodiverse individual or family is left isolated by a lack of accessible environments.
What we do
We deliver tailored, inclusive sensory environments directly to communities, breaking down physical and financial barriers to access. Through our specialised mobile facility, we bring dedicated support right to the doorsteps of those who need it most.
Education & Schools
Supporting mainstream schools and specialised educational settings to provide dedicated, calming sensory breaks for neurodiverse students.
Community Spaces
Partnering with grassroots groups, hubs and local festivals to create safe, inclusive pop-up sanctuaries for individuals and families.
Care Settings
Delivering tailored, calming sensory experiences to residential facilities, support groups, and healthcare spaces, and community settings.
Partner With Us
How local authorities, grant funders, and corporate sponsors can oil our wheels and drive meaningful social impact.
Building a haven of calm
The Wandering Sanctuary is moving swiftly from vision to reality. With our CIC foundations firmly in place and our initial seed funding raised, we are now focusing on designing and procuring a partner to build our first mobile sensory room, and raising money through grants. Every milestone brings us one step closer to delivering accessible decompression spaces straight to Devon’s school gates and village greens.
Our Partners
