Lumi Lock-In Fundraiser 2025: 48 Hours Behind Bars for a Cause That Matters

Shrewsbury Prison | 21st–23rd July 2025 | Livestreamed Fundraising Event
A Fundraising First from Lumiere Charity – Locked in for Love
Lumiere Charity is proud to announce one of our boldest and most creative fundraising events to date: the Lumi Lock-In. For 48 hours straight, our founder and force of nature, Linda Clarke, will be voluntarily locked up in the historic Shrewsbury Prison – and yes, the whole thing will be live-streamed.
This isn’t just a stunt. It’s a powerful, community-backed initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for children with complex needs and disabilities. We’re turning heads, opening hearts, and bringing everyone together to support inclusive education, sensory play, and family well-being.
From Liverpool to London… to Lock-Up
If you followed Linda’s 2024 charity walk from Liverpool to London, you’ll know she doesn’t do anything by halves. This year, she’s levelling up with a 48-hour prison stay – with the full support (and mischievous planning) of Melissa Clarke, the Lumiere team, and dozens of excited families.
But this is no ordinary lock-in. Expect challenges, raffles, wild tasks, guest appearances, and maybe even a few surprises from the prison guards themselves.
Why It Matters
Since opening its doors, Lumiere Inclusive Play and Sensory Centre in Liverpool has welcomed over 250 families in just 8 weeks. That’s more than 30 children a week accessing safe, nurturing, and joyful spaces designed for neurodivergent children, children with SEND, and their families.
This event helps keep that magic alive.
We’re raising money to expand our services, develop educational games and resources, and provide even more support for our incredible Lumiere families. Your donation helps fund:
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Sensory equipment and inclusive play resources
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Therapeutic and creative sessions for families
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Volunteer and staff training
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Transport for families with limited access
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Website accessibility and interactive learning tools
Livestream, Laugh, and Get Involved
🔒 Watch the Lumi Lock-In live from 21st to 23rd July 2025
🎟️ Join our online raffle and win exciting prizes
🎯 Sponsor a task or challenge (the wilder, the better!)
💬 Send your ideas, dares or words of encouragement
“I was arrested by our very own Jaxon and the children of the Lumiere family. Community officer Geoffrey Graham even read out my ‘charges’—being too kind to our children and families.” – Linda Clarke
With Thanks to Our Incredible Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the partners making this unforgettable event possible:
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The Raheem Sterling Foundation
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Global Beauty Products Ltd
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Spectrum Travel Events Ltd
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Old Swan Tiles
Your support means the world.
A Message from Lumiere
“Thank you so much, Christopher Welford (BA Hons, FCIM), for your creative leadership. You’ve helped bring the Lumi Lock-In to life, and our children are going to love the new educational games we’ve built into our website. The magic of Lumiere continues because of visionaries like you.”
How You Can Help
🌟 Donate Today: Every contribution fuels inclusive education and sensory play.
🔗 Explore our Flipbook: Lumi Lock-In Event Guide
🌍 Visit our Website: www.lumierecharity.org
📢 Share our Story: Spread the word on social media using #LumiLockIn and #LumiereCharity
Save the Date
📅 21st – 23rd July 2025
📍 Live from Shrewsbury Prison
📲 Streamed directly to your device
We’re bringing the community together in the most unexpected way. Let’s raise the roof… even if it’s from inside a cell.
Lumiere – Where the Magic Unfolds