Welcome to the Cot-age website
Introduction
Cot-age Child Safety was set up in 1987, registered as a charity in 1993 and Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee in August 2005. It provides services across Sheffield and surrounding districts in South Yorkshire, working with a variety of children's services in promoting the safety of young children living in poverty.
Activities Include
- Refurbishment of donated nursery equipment for redistribution to families in need
- Fitting nursery safety equipment and smoke alarms for families living in deprivation
- Manufacture and erection of fencing (using 100% reclaimed timber) to create safe play areas for young children
- Building or adapting equipment for children with special needs
- Providing work experience and volunteering opportunities
Cot Age operates from a woodworking workshop, using a small staff team of 6, supported by 8-10 volunteers at any one time.
Cot-age is an innovative organisation with many years experience. We believe it is the only organisation in the country to offer this range of services. It links with national organisations and businesses working in the field of child safety and recycling, sharing information and good practice on accident prevention. The quality of our services has been recognised through national awards such as the BT Environment Week Award and the Persil Civic Trust Award for Recycling.