Have you got a head for heights? On Saturday 9th September we are holding our first ever indoor climbing challenge at Rope Race Climbing Centre. Participants will be able to climb the equivalent height of Manchester’s Beetham Tower in the comfort of the indoor climbing centre. Children are more than welcome to take part in the… Read more »
Our Shared Lives Registered Manager, Ed, is taking on the Big Stockport Run in aid of Independent Options. Ed will be running the grueling 10k race, which makes its way around Stockport town from its starting point of St Petersgate on 17th September. While Ed is a seasoned pro at sports – he currently cycles… Read more »
The Summer Holiday Club at Independent Options Children and Family Centre is here! There’s lots planned throughout the holidays, so be sure to book on to one of our exciting sessions or groups for a fun-packed summer! Please note that groups are suitable for the ages specified, and that some may incur a small charge… Read more »
Independent Options has marked its 40th anniversary with a huge summer birthday party, but has even more reason to celebrate after the fundraiser raised a phenomenal £1,575.11 – the highest amount raised by an event held at the Hazel Grove-based charity. The day was a fantastic success, with the bright sun shining down on the… Read more »
Independent Options is turning 40 and we are celebrating in style with a birthday themed Summer Fair to remember! Join us on Sunday 9th July from 11am – 4pm for a fantastic day of family fun! There’ll be fairground rides, balloons, face painting, tombolas, raffles, cakes and lots more. The fair will be held at… Read more »
Independent Options’ Toy Sale and Play Day will be held on Friday 2nd June during the Whit holidays at our Children and Family Centre at 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Sk7 5PE. Entry to the event is free and you will have full access to our fantastic enclosed play area! Teas and coffees will also… Read more »
Andy is getting on his bike and training hard as he prepares to take on the Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride in aid of Independent Options! Andy is gearing up for the challenge, which will see him cycle a staggering 60 miles on Sunday 9th July from its starting point at the Imperial War Museum… Read more »
There was an air of eggs-citement at Independent Options after the Stockport-based charity raised a phenomenal £1,246.53 at its Easter Egg Hunt and Fair. A certain cotton-tailed bunny with a basket full of goodies took time out of his busy schedule to visit the charity, which aims to empower people with disabilities, stopping to say… Read more »
As a charity we are proud to say that we are registered with the Fundraising Regulator, which holds the Code of Fundraising Practice for the UK. It sets and maintains the standards for charitable fundraising, aiming to ensure that fundraising is respectful, open, honest and accountable to the public and regulate fundraising in England and Wales… Read more »
Have you got a head for heights? On Saturday 9th September we are holding our first ever indoor climbing challenge at Rope Race Climbing Centre. Participants will be able to climb the equivalent height of Manchester’s Beetham Tower in the comfort of the indoor climbing centre. Children are more than welcome to take part in… Read more »