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.
Our Centre and Café
Find SEND groups and activities
Support for you and your SEND child
“You should be super proud of your charity – you are CHANGING LIVES!”
Alakie, Parent
Our blog
The Bears Head Bikeathon raises £754 for Ruby’s
A massive thank you to the team at The Bears Head for organising a 24 hour Bikeathon! The weekend involved a 24-hour bike ride with each staff member doing 1 […]
New hoist in the changing room
About 10 years ago I wrote a blog about how my experience of changing a 3 year old Ruby on a dirty toilet floor in a cafe and how the […]
Watch our video
The video shows the difference our SEND service can make to families in Cheshire East.
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
Our tea time club is for SEND children and their families! Refreshments and hot and cold food is available to purchase from the cafe Click here to read more about […]
3 events,
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s is a session for babies ages 0-18 month old and their grown ups. It’s a great opportunity for little ones to enjoy the soft play area and the […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
1 event,
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
2 events,
Smile Family Social 10am-12pm
Smile Family Social 10am-12pm
Smile Group is a registered perinatal mental health charity in Cheshire East For more information about Smile click here
Saturday SEND Family Social
Saturday SEND Family Social
The Saturday Family SEND Social is for registered families with children with additional or emerging needs. The session is supported by our trained staff. The session is an opportunity to […]
1 event,
3 events,
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
Our tea time club is for SEND children and their families! Refreshments and hot and cold food is available to purchase from the cafe Click here to read more about […]
3 events,
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s is a session for babies ages 0-18 month old and their grown ups. It’s a great opportunity for little ones to enjoy the soft play area and the […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
1 event,
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
3 events,
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
Our tea time club is for SEND children and their families! Refreshments and hot and cold food is available to purchase from the cafe Click here to read more about […]
3 events,
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s is a session for babies ages 0-18 month old and their grown ups. It’s a great opportunity for little ones to enjoy the soft play area and the […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
1 event,
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
1 event,
3 events,
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
SEND Teatime Club 3.30-5.30pm
Our tea time club is for SEND children and their families! Refreshments and hot and cold food is available to purchase from the cafe Click here to read more about […]
3 events,
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s is a session for babies ages 0-18 month old and their grown ups. It’s a great opportunity for little ones to enjoy the soft play area and the […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
1 event,
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
2 events,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
1 event,
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s
Little Ruby’s is a session for babies ages 0-18 month old and their grown ups. It’s a great opportunity for little ones to enjoy the soft play area and the […]
0 events,
2 events,
Open play – cafe & soft play
Open play – cafe & soft play
The cafe and soft play area is open to all today between 9am-3.30pm. Refreshments and hot and cold food are available to purchase from the cafe Booking is advised but […]
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
1 event,
Sensory room (various sessions)
Sensory room (various sessions)
Our sensory room has availability today The sensory room is available for private hire for one hour for 10 individuals - babies, children and adults per session. The hourly cost is £10 plus […]
2 events,
Smile Family Social 10am-12pm
Smile Family Social 10am-12pm
Smile Group is a registered perinatal mental health charity in Cheshire East For more information about Smile click here
Saturday SEND Family Social
Saturday SEND Family Social
The Saturday Family SEND Social is for registered families with children with additional or emerging needs. The session is supported by our trained staff. The session is an opportunity to […]
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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.
How you can get involved at Ruby's
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.