Bradley’s mother Gemma Lowery said a series of setbacks had delayed the project meaning the foundation had to continue raising money for longer than expected.
“We were just about to start the build and Covid happened,” she said. “Then the cost of labour and materials quadrupled, it was crazy the amount that went up.
“We had the money fundraised to the point where it was enough, but then when the cost went up we didn’t so we had to continue fundraising.”
She said the “incredibly emotional” opening marked the culmination of years of fundraising and hard work to create a lasting legacy for her son.
“There have been challenges along the way, but knowing what this home will mean to so many children and their families makes every moment worthwhile,” she said.
“We can’t change what these families are going through, but we can give them somewhere to step away from it for a little while, be together and make memories that will last a lifetime.”