Kelly Knight

Co-Founder & Family Engagement Lead

Kelly is the heart of Kane’s World. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, she’s passionate about creating a space where families feel welcome, supported, and never alone on their journey.

Claire Siemaszkiewicz

Co-Founder & Business Lead

Claire brings strategic vision and business experience to Kane’s World Foundation. As the mind behind the mission, she’s focused on building a sustainable, inclusive space where neurodivergent children and their families can thrive.

Jonathan Dulston

Trustee

Jonathan is passionate about communities and pushing forward the levelling up agenda locally to ensure every community has the best opportunities to succeed and become stronger.

Joanne Wills

Trustee & Experienced SENCO

Joanne Wills has 10+ years’ SENCO experience, is an Inclusion Quality Mark Assessor (5 years), SENDCO trainer (NPSEND & NELT), SCITT trainer, and supports Darlington & Durham schools in SEND & inclusion.
OUR VISION

Creating a World Where Every Child Thrives

At Kane’s World Foundation, we envision a future where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have access to safe, inclusive, and sensory-rich play environments. Our forthcoming soft play centre will be a haven where every child can explore, learn, and grow without limitations.

Sensory Equipment Fund

Sensory Equipment Fund 5%

Community Outreach Setup

Venue Renovation Target

Kane’s World is being built with families at its heart. As a parent to a neurodivergent child, I understand the importance of creating spaces where children are free to be themselves. Our goal is to establish a centre where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

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Claire Siemaszkiewicz

Co-Founder & Trustee

OUR COMMITMENT IS TO EVERY CHILD’S RIGHT TO PLAY AND BELONG

We’re building a sensory-rich, inclusive space where children with SEND can feel safe, supported, and joyful. Kane’s World Foundation is committed to creating a future where play is accessible for all — and every family feels seen.

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WE’RE BUILDING A PLACE WHERE EVERY CHILD IS WELCOME. EVERY FAMILY IS VALUED.

Kelly Knight

Founder & Trustee

Claire Siemaszkiewicz

Founder & Trustee

Our centre will feature sensory zones, quiet rooms, and soft play areas tailored to neurodiverse needs.

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Workshops, events, and SEND-led programming will help us reach and uplift local families.

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We’re here for carers too — creating a space to connect, breathe, feel supported, and know they’re not alone.

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Play is powerful. We’re committed to nurturing curiosity, imagination, and emotional wellbeing.

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