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Carrier on Fundraising

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 »

All the Fun of the Farm

Everyone had a fantastic time despite the horrible weather, and no one minded getting a bit soggy and squelching through the mud as it meant being able to meet some new farm friends! Trips like these are completely funded by brilliant people like you! If you would like to become a regular donor to Independent… Read more »

Sam Takes on the Gauntlet Games in Aid of Independent Options

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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 »

Woohoo’s Celebration Day

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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 »

Carnival time!

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 »

Summer Fair Raises £1,000 for Independent Options

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 »

Independent Options is Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove’s Charity of the Year

We are delighted to announce that Independent Options has been selected as Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove’s charity of the year for the second year running!   We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported us by voting, and we are very much looking forward to working with Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove over the coming… Read more »

All the Fun of the Fair at Independent Options

Excitement is brewing at Independent Options as youngsters from the Stockport-based charity help to string garlands together and decorate the hall as the charity prepares for its annual Summer Fair. To be held on 10 July from 11am to 4pm, the summer fair will see visitors enjoy a special guest appearance from popular TV character… Read more »

Mark Races to Raise Almost £2,000 for Independent Options

Speedy Mark Appleyard has raised a staggering £1,852.00 for Independent Options after taking on the Great Manchester Run – more than three times that of his original target of £500 after dozens of generous supporters donated to his JustGiving page. Mark (39), from Woodsmoor, ran the gruelling 10k race in aid of Hazel Grove-based Independent… Read more »