Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C.
Gentle answers to common questions about Dreamscape, our low-pressure meet-ups, accessibility, volunteering, partnerships and support boundaries.
You do not need to know everything before reaching out. This page is here to help things feel clearer, calmer and easier to understand.
Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C. is a community-led organisation creating calm, inclusive, low-pressure spaces where people can connect at their own pace.
C.I.C. means Community Interest Company. Dreamscape is set up to benefit the community, not private shareholders.
Any surplus made through sessions, events, partnerships or community activities is used to support Dreamscape's community work, cover running costs, improve access and create more calm, inclusive, low-pressure spaces.
Dreamscape is based in Heanor, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, with community activities growing across local areas.
No. Dreamscape is not a referral-based service. You can attend, book, message or engage without being referred by a service.
Dreamscape is for people who may want calmer, gentler ways to connect, including neurodivergents, anxious people, isolated people, carers, quieter community members and those who have never felt they quite fit in.
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Yes. Many people feel nervous about coming alone, and you will not be expected to walk in confidently or already know anyone.
That is completely okay. You can message us before attending, ask what to expect, or let us know you may need a quieter, gentler welcome.
No. Dreamscape spaces are low-pressure. You can join in, sit quietly, observe, take breaks, or engage at your own pace.
You will be welcomed gently. We aim to make spaces feel calm, clear and easy to understand, especially for people who may feel anxious or overwhelmed in typical social spaces.
Yes. You are not trapped in the space. If you need to leave early, take a break or step away, that is okay.
Yes, where suitable. You may bring something quiet that helps you feel grounded, such as a book, fidget item, headphones, colouring, knitting or something similar.
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You can book through the Dreamscape website, or message us if you feel unsure and need help finding the right event.
Yes. Some sessions have limited spaces so we can manage comfort, safety, capacity and the calm feel of the space.
Locations vary depending on the session. Please check each event description for the correct location, time, age guidance and details.
Dreamscape is a C.I.C., but there are still costs to cover, including venue hire, materials, insurance, refreshments, planning time, staffing and booking fees.
Refunds are not guaranteed. Some costs are committed in advance, such as venue hire, materials, staffing, refreshments or booking fees.
Being a C.I.C. means Dreamscape is set up to benefit the community, not private shareholders. However, Dreamscape still has real running costs.
Please contact us as soon as possible. Where possible, we may consider a transfer, credit or another fair option, but this cannot always be guaranteed.
Dreamscape is designed with neurodivergents in mind, including people with ADHD, autism, PDA, OCD, anxiety, sensory overwhelm and those who have never felt they quite fit in.
Yes. You are welcome to let us know about access, sensory needs, mobility needs, seating, breaks, quieter options or anything that may help you feel more prepared.
We will always try to be clear, thoughtful and realistic, but we cannot guarantee every access need can be met in every venue or session. Please contact us before booking if you need to check something specific.
Yes. You can ask about noise, seating, parking, access, what to expect, whether there may be breaks, and anything else that may help you feel more prepared.
Yes, where suitable. We understand that many people use small tools to help with regulation, focus, anxiety or sensory overwhelm.
In many cases, yes. Please check the event description or contact us first so we can understand the space, capacity and booking needs.
Dreamscape mainly focuses on adults, and many sessions are designed for adults or older young people depending on the event.
Some activities may be open to ages 13+ when attending with a parent or carer. This only applies where clearly stated in the event description.
Where an activity allows ages 13+ with a parent or carer, the parent or carer remains responsible for the young person throughout the session.
No. This will depend on the activity, venue, safeguarding, capacity and suitability. Please always check the individual event description.
For some activities, a short form may need to be completed on arrival or before attending. This will depend on the event and will be made clear where needed.
Yes. You can contact us about volunteering opportunities. Volunteer roles may vary depending on suitability, training, availability, boundaries and safeguarding requirements.
A Dreamscape Community Companion is a trained, calm and welcoming presence who may support people in gentle community spaces, depending on their level, role and training.
No. Community Companions are not therapists, crisis workers, medical professionals or safeguarding investigators. They provide calm, non-clinical community presence within clear boundaries.
Yes. Dreamscape Community Companions and volunteers are currently for ages 18+ only.
Yes. Suitable training, guidance and checks may be needed depending on the role, level of responsibility and type of support being offered.
Businesses, venues, sponsors, community groups, organisations, service providers and event organisers can enquire about partnership.
Possibly. We would need to consider access, safety, capacity, environment, facilities, location, cost and suitability.
Yes. Sponsors can help make community sessions more accessible, support running costs, fund materials, or help Dreamscape create more low-pressure opportunities.
Partnership income helps Dreamscape cover running costs, create more community opportunities, improve access, support training and reinvest into calm, inclusive spaces.
Approved partners may receive a certificate, window sticker or display badge where suitable. These are only provided once a partnership has been agreed and must be used in line with Dreamscape guidance.
You are welcome to contact us about private events, group sessions, community bookings or gentle activity sessions. Suitability will depend on the type of event, location, capacity, staffing and boundaries.
This may include calm creative sessions, low-pressure connection activities, community group sessions, wellbeing-style social activities or gentle hosted experiences.
Usually, yes. Costs may include planning time, materials, facilitation, travel, venue needs, insurance considerations and preparation.
Possibly. We would need to consider travel, access, safety, space, safeguarding, insurance, timings and whether the event fits Dreamscape's calm, low-pressure approach.
Please contact Dreamscape with the type of event, location, number of people, preferred date, access needs and what you are hoping for.
No. Dreamscape is not an emergency, crisis, medical, safeguarding investigation or therapy service.
No. We cannot provide diagnosis, therapy, medical advice, crisis response, safeguarding investigations or professional intervention.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999. If you need urgent mental health support, please contact NHS 111, Samaritans on 116 123, or your local crisis service.
You can visit our Support Services & Helpful Contacts page for signposting to other support options.
No. Dreamscape cannot carry out safeguarding investigations. If there is a concern, we may need to follow appropriate safeguarding procedures and signpost or escalate where required.
Dreamscape is not designed as an ongoing private one-to-one support service. Any companion or support activity would need clear boundaries, suitability, training and safeguarding processes.
You are welcome to contact us. You do not need to have the perfect words — a short message is enough.
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