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 »
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 »
This year marks Independent Options’ 40th Anniversary, and to celebrate, we’re running a charity multiplier challenge! You’ll be given a starting pot of £40 cash, and your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to multiply it in to as much money as you can! You can do this in teams, and from the… 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 »
A Stockport-based artist has celebrated the founding of Jennie’s Art, a not-for-profit community enterprise that will see Jennie Franklin’s (25) designs displayed and sold across Stockport. Jennie has autism and learning disabilities, and Jennie’s Art has been developed as a way for her to use her skills and showcase her creative talent, with any… Read more »