Cheddle Lodge

Supportability, formerly known as the Stockport, East Cheshire, High Peak, Urmston & District Cerebral Palsy Society, is a charitable organization that has been providing support to children, young people, and adults with complex physical and learning disabilities since 1953. They aim to enable individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilled and independent lives by offering quality support services that help them access and utilize their inherent capabilities. Supportability offers various services such as Day Opportunities, Residential Choices, Adult Leisure Choices, and Children and Young People Leisure Choices. The organization's ethos revolves around working collaboratively with the individuals they support, allowing them to engage effectively in daily life experiences. Their vision is to provide a secure future that positively impacts the lives of service users, parents, and carers by offering reliable, affordable, and consistent services. Supportability's values focus on valuing people, teamwork, competence through trained staff, and responsiveness to changing needs to enhance the services they provide for people with disabilities. Supportability relies on fundraising events and donations to support individuals with disabilities in the local community. They host a Charity Golf Day annually, with the next event scheduled for July 5th, 2024, at Heaton Moor Golf Club. The organization encourages businesses and individuals to support the event to make it inclusive and special. Additionally, they welcome volunteers to get involved in various activities such as marshalling at fun-runs, helping at food festivals, or organizing challenge activities to provide valuable support to the charity. Overall, Supportability plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities by offering a range of services tailored to meet their specific needs and preferences. Through their dedication to inclusive support and fundraising efforts, they have been able to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and adults with disabilities in the community for over 65 years.