Joe initially came to Independent Options to Baby Sensory when he was around nine months old. As Joe became older, it was clear that he had some developmental delays and he was referred for support. Joe’s speech was delayed and when he was two, we were made aware of the ‘Sing and Sign’ sessions at… 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 »
Jennie is a young woman who lives in her own flat with staff to support her, she has a fantastic and busy lifestyle. Jennie has autism, which for her means that she can struggle with communicating effectively, staying safe and understanding the world around her. Jennie also has sensory processing difficulties that can cause her anxiety levels to… 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 »
Independent Options CEO, Steve Hyde, comments on the 2017 Spring Budget: “The Spring Budget was recently published, and it is very good news to see that the Chancellor Phillip Hammond has taken some steps in looking at finding extra funding for the social care sector in England. There is no doubt we are engulfed in… Read more »
This year we are delighted to be part of Hazel Grove Carnival, but with a twist! We’re very excited to announce that Independent Options is now involved in the running of the event and have Lucy, our Fundraising and Marketing Manager, as vice chair of the committee. Lucy, along with Marketing Officer, Claire Holden, will… Read more »
Do you have a child aged between 0 and 13 years who has a disability or an additional need? We’re holding a free legal information event in partnership with Gorvins Solicitors, on Monday 6th March 2017 from 10am until 1pm. The Legal Advice Coffee Morning will give you the perfect opportunity to gain answers to… Read more »
Still maintaining that ‘New Year, New You’ attitude? Why not push yourself that extra 6.2 miles and take on the Great Manchester Run in aid of Independent Options! The run, to be held on Sunday 28th May, will see participants race to complete the 10 kilometre from Portland Street around Manchester, before crossing the finishing line on Deansgate…. Read more »
Youngsters at the Children and Family Centre celebrated Chinese New Year this week, making their own traditional Chinese lanterns, paper dragons, and baking! The children, who came along to our Tuesday After30School Club, got stuck in colouring the lanterns and sticking them together. The group also made paper dragons, colouring in the head and tail,… Read more »
Are you a keen knitter? Could you knit all night? We are in need of small knitted chicks to help us with our Easter fundraising! The chicks are designed to hold a chocolate Creme Egg, but don’t worry about supplying the chocolate, we will do that! For more information, call us on 0161 456 6502… Read more »