Welcome to Ruby’s
Ruby’s was founded in 2009 by Alison Parr when she identified a gap in support for children with SEND and their families after her daughter Ruby was born and diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder. In 2013 Ruby’s became a charity and company limited by guarantee. In 2014 we proudly opened the doors to our Congleton centre. The facilities at the centre include a community cafe which is open to everybody, a sensory room with hoist, soft play frame, sensory garden and changing room with hoist.
“You should be super proud of your charity – you are CHANGING LIVES!”
Alakie, Parent
Our Centre and Café
Find SEND groups and activities
Support for you and your SEND child
Since 2021 we have supported the following people:
SEND Children
Siblings
Parents and carers
Watch our video
The video shows the difference our SEND service can make to families in Cheshire East.
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 Little Ruby's is a session for 0-18 month old babies and their grown ups. It's a great opportunity for little ones to enjoy the soft play area and the sensory room is included in this session too. This week is a festive special with Santa popping in for photo opportunity and to give your little one a gift There will be a couple of sensory tuff trays to explore with your little ones. The cafe is open for hot and cold food |
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Book a session
We have a large range of activities at our centre in Congleton and across venues in Cheshire East which are available to book online. Browse the calendar to see all the groups and activities.
Our blog
Ruby’s Fund Thank You Event
On Thursday 9 October, Ruby’s Fund hosted its very first ‘Thank You Event’ at the beautiful Lion & Swan in Congleton. This special evening was dedicated to expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the donors and supporters who make everything we do possible. Guests were welcomed with canapés and drinks, enjoyed the opportunity to connect with others in the Ruby’s community, and took part in our pledge tree activity, committing their continued support for the year ahead. There were also chances to win some exclusive Ruby’s merchandise, adding a fun twist to the evening. During the event, we heard inspiring…
A personal update from Alison
A Personal Update from Alison “As many of you know, I’ve been juggling my full-time role at Ruby’s Fund alongside caring for Ruby around the clock. Since she turned 18, a lot has changed in our world. The transition into adulthood hasn’t been easy, it’s still a work in progress, but we’re hopeful things will begin to settle over the next month or two.Recently, Ruby also received a new diagnosis of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. As I’ve often said over the years, a diagnosis doesn’t define our children. Ruby is still Ruby, the brightest, sassiest young lady, and the greatest privilege of my…
Summer at Ruby’s 2025
As the summer draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the difference Ruby’s has made across Cheshire East over the past few months. From paddling pools to Pride, sensory buses to sibling support, our team has been busy delivering joy, connection, and practical help to families and communities. Even while our centre was temporarily closed for preparatory works ahead of our exciting lift installation, our commitment to supporting families never paused. 💦 Splash-Tastic Fun In partnership with Congleton Town Council, we hosted five paddling pool sessions, totalling 15 hours of splashy fun in both sunshine and rain! These events weren’t…
How you can get involved at Ruby's
Volunteer for us
Do something amazing!
Volunteer to support a local family.
Fundraising events
Come and have fun while raising funds to support our vital work.
Make a donation
We couldn't deliver our services
without your help – can you donate?
How to find us
We have a small forecourt with disabled parking directly outside the centre.
There are four Cheshire East car parks within a few minutes walk. There is on-street parking nearby.
Our supporters
We’re so lucky to have so many supporters and funders.
