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Welcome to Ruby’s

Ruby’s is an award winning charity supporting children and young people aged 0-18 years old with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families and carers in Cheshire East. We provide high-quality facilities onsite at our centre in Congleton and outreach sessions at partner venues and onboard our mobile sensory bus. We offer person-centred support, by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, who are equipped with a wide range of knowledge, expertise and lived experience. We offer coordinated support and action to improve the quality of life and wellbeing to individuals and groups in Cheshire East with some of the most vulnerable and complex needs.

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 large soft play and cafe area with tables and chairs

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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		1 event 1 1 event, 1 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 April 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 The SEND team facilitate this session and offer an exclusive SEND space for families to enjoy. No diagnosis is needed to attend and we would love to see you there. For more information and to book visit - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rubysfund/1991754	2 events 2 2 events, 2 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	2 events 3 2 events, 3 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday April 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday April 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	0 events 4 0 events, 4	0 events 5 0 events, 5
1 event 6 1 event, 6 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday April 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday	1 event 7 1 event, 7 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 April 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 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. No Booking Required	1 event 8 1 event, 8 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 April 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 The SEND team facilitate this session and offer an exclusive SEND space for families to enjoy. No diagnosis is needed to attend and we would love to see you there. For more information and to book visit - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rubysfund/1991754	2 events 9 2 events, 9 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	2 events 10 2 events, 10 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12
1 event 13 1 event, 13 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	1 event 14 1 event, 14 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 April 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 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. No Booking Required	1 event 15 1 event, 15 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 April 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 The SEND team facilitate this session and offer an exclusive SEND space for families to enjoy. No diagnosis is needed to attend and we would love to see you there. For more information and to book visit - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rubysfund/1991754	2 events 16 2 events, 16 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	2 events 17 2 events, 17 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	0 events 18 0 events, 18	0 events 19 0 events, 19
1 event 20 1 event, 20 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	1 event 21 1 event, 21 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 April 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 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. No Booking Required	1 event 22 1 event, 22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 April 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 The SEND team facilitate this session and offer an exclusive SEND space for families to enjoy. No diagnosis is needed to attend and we would love to see you there. For more information and to book visit - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rubysfund/1991754	2 events 23 2 events, 23 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	2 events 24 2 events, 24 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 24 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26
1 event 27 1 event, 27 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/	1 event 28 1 event, 28 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 April 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30 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. No Booking Required	1 event 29 1 event, 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00 The SEND team facilitate this session and offer an exclusive SEND space for families to enjoy. No diagnosis is needed to attend and we would love to see you there. For more information and to book visit - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rubysfund/1991754	2 events 30 2 events, 30 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 April 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30 Booking is not needed for open play – you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. Peak times are expected on Mondays and Fridays. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 April 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30 Soft play, cafe and sensory room included. Booking is not needed - you can simply walk in during session times. If the space reaches a safe capacity, staff may need to manage numbers to keep the environment comfortable and supportive. All of our sessions are Pay What You Can. A £2 donation per child is suggested, but families are encouraged to contribute what works best — there is no pressure. For more information visit https://www.rubysfund.co.uk/information-for-families/our-centre/community-cafe-and-soft-play/

March 30

March 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

March 31

March 31 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30

April 1

April 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00

April 2

April 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

April 3

April 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday

April 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday

April 6

April 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday

April 7

April 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30

April 8

April 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00

There are no events on this day.

April 6

April 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Centre Closed for Easter Bank Holiday

April 7

April 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30

April 8

April 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00

April 9

April 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

April 10

April 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

There are no events on this day.

April 13

April 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 14

April 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30

April 15

April 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00

April 16

April 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

April 17

April 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

There are no events on this day.

April 20

April 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 21

April 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30

April 22

April 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00

April 23

April 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

April 24

April 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 24 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

There are no events on this day.

April 27

April 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 28

April 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Little Ruby’s 09:00-12:30

April 29

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SEND Stay and Play 10:00-12:00

April 30

April 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

April 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

May 1

May 1 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Soft Play and Cafe Session 09:00-12:30

May 1 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Session 13:30-15:30

There are no events on this day.

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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.

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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.

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Our supporters

We’re so lucky to have so many supporters and funders.

Welcome to Ruby’s

“You should be super proud of your charity – you are CHANGING LIVES!”

Since 2021 we have supported the following people:

SEND Children

Siblings

Parents and carers

Watch our video

Calendar of Events

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Our blog

How you can get involved at Ruby's

Volunteer for us

Fundraising events

Make a donation

How to find us

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