The Sunflower Project
The Sunflower Project is a bold initiative from TwinSpace to create the UK’s largest digital access and inclusion directory — starting with our home city of Sheffield. Inspired by the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and built for the future, we aim to give every person, regardless of ability, the power to explore public spaces with confidence and clarity.
What is The Sunflower Project?
The Sunflower Project is a UK-wide movement to digitally map, document and surface accessibility and sensory information for every publicly accessible space — all in one place.
We combine immersive 3D virtual walkthroughs with accessibility tagging, sensory environment info, and venue-level guidance to help individuals plan their visit before stepping foot outside.
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Why the Name?
The project is named in honour of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower symbol and inspired by a young member of our own team’s family who is neurodivergent. This project was born from a personal place, with a professional ambition: to make the UK more accessible, more welcoming, and more informed.
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Future-Proofing Public Spaces
With new accessibility laws emerging, this project isn’t just morally important it’s strategically essential. TwinSpace is helping cities and spaces prepare now for future digital access standards.
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Want to Join The Movement?
If you’re part of a council, accessibility organisation, or simply want to get involved, reach out. Let’s work together to map every place for every person.
Contact us at info@twinspace.co.uk
Building the UK’s largest digital access directory — one step, scan and city at a time.
The Plan:
City by City
We’re starting with Sheffield, aiming to make it the first digitally documented and accessible city in the UK. From cafes and galleries to schools and stadiums, we’re building a centralised, user-friendly database for:
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Step-free access
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Number of floors
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Sensory environment
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Virtual walkthrough availability
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Parking and transport options
Each page will feature a clear "Know Before You Go" section designed to support people with physical disabilities, sensory needs, and neurodivergent visitors.
How You Can Help
The Sunflower Project is a funding-based initiative. We are offering our services at no cost to businesses, but rely on financial support from local councils, accessibility organisations, charitable foundations, and government bodies to help scale the project.
What we ask:
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Funding for expenses (scanning time, fuel, hosting, etc.)
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Support for promoting the project city-wide
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Connection to key venues and access groups
What you get:
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A chance to be a fully digitally mapped city in the UK
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Inclusion in a national movement for digital accessibility
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Real, measurable progress on disability inclusion
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