Stockdales

Stockdales We are charity dedicated to helping children, young people and adults with learning disabilities And we help their families to have a much needed break too.

Stockdales is a local charity that makes a difference to children and adults and their families. We help people with learning disabilities to have the same chances in life as everyone else. Helping people to be independent, confident and included is at the heart of everything we do. And we've been doing this since 1953. Our services include:

Residential Care (in four residential homes in Sale)
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is service is for people with severe disabilities who need 24 hour support. Activity and Educational Support
We offer a wide range of classes and activities for people with learning disabilities. This service is designed to help people make the most of their independence. Community and Home Support
This is for people with disabilities who live locally. We help people to live successfully with their families or independently in their own homes

Social Clubs
We run clubs for adults with learning disabilities to they can enjoy social time with their friends

Stockies Juniors
Our club for children with learning disabilities, autism and life-limiting conditions. The club supports the kids to enjoy their play time, develop their skills and make friends with other children. Dream Days
Helping people of all ages with learning disabilities have their dream experiences

"Love your job and you’ll never work a day in your life…" 💙At Stockdales, every day is different. One day might be suppo...
07/06/2026

"Love your job and you’ll never work a day in your life…" 💙

At Stockdales, every day is different. One day might be supporting someone to build independence, another could be helping create memories on a day out, celebrating achievements or simply being there to make someone smile.

Working in care isn’t always easy, but it’s incredibly rewarding.

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to someone’s life whilst being part of a supportive and passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.

We regularly recruit for a variety of roles across our services, so if you’re caring, compassionate and want a career with purpose, take a look at our current vacancies.

Find out more here: https://stockdales.org.uk/latest-vacancies/ 💙

Charlotte and her parents had a fantastic time patrolling the The Trafford Centre with the 99th Garrison helping to coll...
06/06/2026

Charlotte and her parents had a fantastic time patrolling the The Trafford Centre with the 99th Garrison helping to collect donations for Stockdales.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us on the day – your generosity makes a real difference. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the 99th Garrison for their continued support, dedication, and efforts. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do.

Thank you for helping us make the day such a success! 💙

Healthy eating doesn't have to look boring! We loved finding some new favourite snacks today while prepping food and exp...
05/06/2026

Healthy eating doesn't have to look boring!

We loved finding some new favourite snacks today while prepping food and exploring healthy eating 🍎🍌

☀️ Chase the Sun – Tatton Park | 1st July ☀️We have charity places available for this year’s Chase the Sun at Tatton Par...
04/06/2026

☀️ Chase the Sun – Tatton Park | 1st July ☀️

We have charity places available for this year’s Chase the Sun at Tatton Park !

This fantastic evening event starting at 7:15pm, is a chip-timed 5K or 10K run through the stunning park as the sun sets 🌅.

It’s a brilliant mix of atmosphere, challenge, and community spirit – perfect for runners of all levels.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just want to take on a fun challenge for a great cause, we’d love to have you on our team!

👉 Limited places available – message us to secure yours today
Let’s chase the sun together for a cause that matters ☀️💪

A huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers from wienerberger UK and Equilibrium Financial Planning who joined us yeste...
04/06/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers from wienerberger UK and Equilibrium Financial Planning who joined us yesterday for our charity coin count! 👏

Your enthusiasm, hard work, and willingness to get stuck in made a real difference. Together, you counted an incredible £800 in coins from The Trafford Centre fountains – a fantastic achievement.

£800 will fund six months of membership at our Saturday Play Club for a child with learning disabilities. Knowing that your efforts will have such a direct and positive impact on local children and families makes this achievement even more special.

Partnerships like these help us create opportunities, build confidence, and provide vital support within our community.

Thank you for your generosity, commitment, and team spirit. 😊

Creative activities are always popular here, but they also help develop important skills including concentration, commun...
03/06/2026

Creative activities are always popular here, but they also help develop important skills including concentration, communication and fine motor skills.

Whether it’s painting, colouring or getting stuck into something new, every activity is a chance to learn, build confidence and most importantly… have fun!

We love seeing everyone’s creativity shine ✨

Fancy a challenge this summer? 🥾💙We’ve got charity places available for the West Yorkshire Hiking Trail on Sunday 21 Jun...
02/06/2026

Fancy a challenge this summer? 🥾💙

We’ve got charity places available for the West Yorkshire Hiking Trail on Sunday 21 June - with routes including 12km for those wanting to push themselves whilst taking on some incredible Yorkshire scenery. The event takes place around Harewood House and the surrounding countryside.

By signing up and fundraising for Stockdales, you’ll be helping us continue supporting adults with learning disabilities and their families across Greater Manchester.

So… who’s up for swapping a Sunday lie-in for walking boots and a medal at the finish line? 💪

Find out more and register here: https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/stockdales/west-yorkshire-hiking-trail---12km/register

Wishing Claire a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳 She's had a wonderful weekend with her friends & family. Including a gorgeous cak...
02/06/2026

Wishing Claire a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳

She's had a wonderful weekend with her friends & family. Including a gorgeous cake made by Mum and a lovely trip out to RHS - Royal Horticultural Society

We hope you've had the most amazing birthday, Claire! ❤️

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Charlotte had a wonderful day out at Walton Hall Gardens and Zoo the other day! We enjoyed seeing the animals and gettin...
01/06/2026

Charlotte had a wonderful day out at Walton Hall Gardens and Zoo the other day! We enjoyed seeing the animals and getting some fresh-air!

01/06/2026

Address

34 Harboro Road
Manchester
M335AH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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