Anne and John are Shared Lives Carers with Independent Options, after transitioning from foster caring when they met Aaron. Here’s their story. “Aaron had been in foster care for ten… Read more »
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Andy Gears up to Take on Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
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… Read more »
Ben is Full of the Joys of Spring!
Ben was full of the joys of spring and recently took a trip to Etherow Park to feed the ducks! Ben has autism and ADHD, so he has a tendency… Read more »
Hop to it! Easter Fair Raises Over £1,200
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… Read more »
Sing and Sign: Joe’s Story
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… Read more »
Independent Options Registers With New Fundraising Regulator
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… Read more »
Rock On! Join Independent Options’ Climbing Challenge
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… Read more »
Comment: Spring Budget
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… Read more »
Independent Options Joins Forces with Hazel Grove Carnival
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… Read more »
Short Breaks Gets On Board with New Minibus
We are delighted to announce the latest member of the Short Breaks team – our lovely, shiny new minibus! The new minibus will replace the previous one, which was based… Read more »