Putting a smile on the faces of families
we support.
We are Ruby’s
We opened our children and families centre in 2014 to provide support to families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) after a massive community fundraising effort. Over the years we have invested, improved the facilities and provided a safe, fun environment to thousands of people across Cheshire East and the surrounding areas. We also support non-disabled children and their families if they need a helping hand through our Volunteer Family Support Service.
75% of our staff and volunteers have lived experience of living with a child with SEND, so we genuinely understand. We run sessions and support at our children and families centre in Congleton, on our mobile sensory bus, in homes and within other Cheshire East community settings.
We bridge the gap between what a child needs, what their family needs and what is routinely available to them. We care, we signpost and we support. In short, we give families the courage to thrive in their own unique way.
“You should be super proud of your charity – you are CHANGING LIVES!”
Alakie, Parent
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“The support has been superb! I’d be so lost without them all. They have helped me through what is a difficult time, making sure I’m always informed of any information, referrals etc. They have done so much for me and my family. I am so glad I reached out when I needed them.”
Sarah, Parent
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The video shows the difference our SEND service can make to families in Cheshire East.
Events
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1 event,Wednesday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child has diagnosed needs or you have some early concerns come and spend time with us and other parents and carers and their children in our soft play, cafe and sensory room. Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
1 event,Saturday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! We’re excited to be launching a weekly Saturday session at Ruby's. Designed for children with additional needs and their families, these sessions offer a calmer, supportive environment where children can play, explore and regulate safely at the weekend. ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child loves to move, stim, explore, repeat play, or simply needs a familiar predictable environment at the weekend, our sessions are here for you. Every Saturday 9:00-12:30. You are welcome to stay for the full 3.5 hours or a shorter time if that suits you better. Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys We know it can be tricky to find inclusive spaces at the weekend — our aim is to create a space where everyone can breathe a little easier. For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
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1 event,Wednesday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child has diagnosed needs or you have some early concerns come and spend time with us and other parents and carers and their children in our soft play, cafe and sensory room. Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
1 event,Saturday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! We’re excited to be launching a weekly Saturday session at Ruby's. Designed for children with additional needs and their families, these sessions offer a calmer, supportive environment where children can play, explore and regulate safely at the weekend. ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child loves to move, stim, explore, repeat play, or simply needs a familiar predictable environment at the weekend, our sessions are here for you. Every Saturday 9:00-12:30. You are welcome to stay for the full 3.5 hours or a shorter time if that suits you better. Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys We know it can be tricky to find inclusive spaces at the weekend — our aim is to create a space where everyone can breathe a little easier. For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
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1 event,Wednesday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child has diagnosed needs or you have some early concerns come and spend time with us and other parents and carers and their children in our soft play, cafe and sensory room. Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
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🎨💖 Paint, Sip & Support a Wonderful Cause! 💖🎨 Join us for a special Prosecco Picasso Charity Night in aid of Ruby's Charity – Helping Special Families Shine. 📍 The Wheatsheaf, Sandbach 📅 Tuesday 18th August ⏰ 7–9pm We'll be painting this beautiful Greek-inspired watercolour scene while enjoying bubbly, delicious canapés and great company — all whilst raising money for an amazing local charity. ✨ No experience needed 🎨 All materials provided 🥂 Bubbly included 🍴 Canapes included 💖 Supporting Ruby's Charity Bring your friends, have a laugh, get creative and help make a difference. You'll leave with a painting you'll be proud of and the knowledge that you've supported a fantastic cause. Let's paint, sip and help special families shine! 🌟 To book your charity ticket, follow the link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rubysfund/2270977 #ProseccoPicasso #RubysCharity #CharityEvent #SandbachEvents #Crafts #PaintAndSip #Fundraiser #CreativeNightOut #Sandbach #HelpingFamiliesShine 💖🎨🥂 |
1 event,Saturday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! We’re excited to be launching a weekly Saturday session at Ruby's. Designed for children with additional needs and their families, these sessions offer a calmer, supportive environment where children can play, explore and regulate safely at the weekend. ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child loves to move, stim, explore, repeat play, or simply needs a familiar predictable environment at the weekend, our sessions are here for you. Every Saturday 9:00-12:30. You are welcome to stay for the full 3.5 hours or a shorter time if that suits you better. Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys We know it can be tricky to find inclusive spaces at the weekend — our aim is to create a space where everyone can breathe a little easier. For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
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1 event,Wednesday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child has diagnosed needs or you have some early concerns come and spend time with us and other parents and carers and their children in our soft play, cafe and sensory room. Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
1 event,Saturday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! We’re excited to be launching a weekly Saturday session at Ruby's. Designed for children with additional needs and their families, these sessions offer a calmer, supportive environment where children can play, explore and regulate safely at the weekend. ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child loves to move, stim, explore, repeat play, or simply needs a familiar predictable environment at the weekend, our sessions are here for you. Every Saturday 9:00-12:30. You are welcome to stay for the full 3.5 hours or a shorter time if that suits you better. Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys We know it can be tricky to find inclusive spaces at the weekend — our aim is to create a space where everyone can breathe a little easier. For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
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1 event,Wednesday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child has diagnosed needs or you have some early concerns come and spend time with us and other parents and carers and their children in our soft play, cafe and sensory room. Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
1 event,Saturday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! We’re excited to be launching a weekly Saturday session at Ruby's. Designed for children with additional needs and their families, these sessions offer a calmer, supportive environment where children can play, explore and regulate safely at the weekend. ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child loves to move, stim, explore, repeat play, or simply needs a familiar predictable environment at the weekend, our sessions are here for you. Every Saturday 9:00-12:30. You are welcome to stay for the full 3.5 hours or a shorter time if that suits you better. Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys We know it can be tricky to find inclusive spaces at the weekend — our aim is to create a space where everyone can breathe a little easier. For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
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1 event,Wednesday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child has diagnosed needs or you have some early concerns come and spend time with us and other parents and carers and their children in our soft play, cafe and sensory room. Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
1 event,Saturday SEND Stay and Play @ Ruby's is exclusively for SEND children and their families! We’re excited to be launching a weekly Saturday session at Ruby's. Designed for children with additional needs and their families, these sessions offer a calmer, supportive environment where children can play, explore and regulate safely at the weekend. ✨ Smaller numbers ✨ Sensory-friendly environment ✨ Calm spaces available ✨ Understanding and supportive staff ✨ Welcoming and inclusive Whether your child loves to move, stim, explore, repeat play, or simply needs a familiar predictable environment at the weekend, our sessions are here for you. Every Saturday 9:00-12:30. You are welcome to stay for the full 3.5 hours or a shorter time if that suits you better. Booking is essential. If you are not registered with us for SEND support already its easy peasy just follow this link Get Support - Rubys We know it can be tricky to find inclusive spaces at the weekend — our aim is to create a space where everyone can breathe a little easier. For more information or to book, please contact us on 01260 277666 or email: SENDteam@rubysfund.co.uk |
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Book a group or activity
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
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.
