Thanks to all your votes, we’re delighted to announce that we’re through to the final round of the Aviva Community Fund! We’re in the running to win £5,000 which will enable us to start dance classes for children with additional needs. We would like to provide specialist dance classes for children with learning disabilities, and the… Read more »
We were delighted to attend Hazel Grove Together’s Winter Wonderland event at Torkington Park this weekend, where we had a very festive and tinsel-laden stall. We had some adorable Christmas teddies on offer, along with key rings, badges and Letters from Santa, and raised a fantastic £430.86 on the day. It was wonderful to see to… Read more »
Independent Options’ Christmas Fair has raised a grand total of £1,290.60 after a fun-packed day of festivities which saw Santa Claus himself stopping by to say hello to excited children. Guests were treated to Christmas-themed activities and games, as well as crafts and face painting. Tasty treats and homemade cakes were on offer, and rich… Read more »
The festive season has arrived, and with it no doubt a sudden rush of letters, invitations and of course, Christmas cards. Why not save the used stamps you receive this Christmas time and send them to Independent Options, we can convert your old stamps in to donations! Just save up your stamps and send them to… Read more »
Independent Options is delighted to be in with a chance of winning a £5,000 grant from the Aviva Community Fund, which will enable us to start dance classes at our Children and Family Centre, but we need your votes to help us win! Dance is a great form of exercise and can significantly help with building… Read more »
A huge thank you to luxury travel company Carrier, which has been fundraising for Independent Options for the past three months. Each month the team held a ‘dress down day’ for staff, which saw members of the team wearing their own clothes to work in return for a £1 donation. Over the course of the… Read more »
Our Children and Family Centre Manager, Sam, is taking on The Gauntlet Games to raise money for Independent Options! This epic challenge will involve her running 5K, tackling tricky obstacles and fighting gladiators. If you would like to sponsor her in this challenge, visit her JustGiving page by clicking here! Since 1977, Independent Options has… Read more »
One of our fantastic supporters is holding a creative event, Woohoo’s Celebration Day, in memory of their friend at our Children and Family Centre on Sunday 18th September (11am-4pm). The event will be full of creative activities such as dance workshops, crafts, storytelling, music, etc. and should be great fun for all the family! Entry… Read more »
Rio came to Hazel Grove with the help of Hazel Grove Carnival, and Independent Options was delighted to join in the party! Donning headdresses, tutus, face paint and plenty of glitter, Independent Options service users, staff members and family members took part in the parade along with a fabulously flowery float. With the rain… Read more »
Independent Options has raised a spectacular £1,000.91 at the charity’s Summer Fair, a fantastic day of family entertainment with the Mayor of Stockport making a special visit and getting involved in the fun and games With service users and families from across the area attending, the event saw guests enjoy a bouncy castle and face… Read more »