The Wingate Special Children’s Trust is an independent charity devoted to enriching the lives of children and young people with all levels of physical and learning disability or who are disadvantaged.

The Wingate Centre is running activities safely and our cafe is open Monday – Thursday!

Established in 1988 by parents of children with a range of disabilities who had learned to appreciate the benefits of gymnastics for their children, the Trust has since evolved into a national centre attracting visitors from special and mainstream schools, voluntary organisations and support groups both locally and nationally.

Our site comprises a 23-bedroom specialised accommodation facility and a 7,000 square foot, fully-fitted gymnasium. This combination of facilities is unique and complementary as gymnastics is particularly helpful to people with disabilities as it helps develop core physical, cognitive and emotional skills and develops self-esteem through achievement, encouragement and recognition.

Wingate Centre – SPARKS Dec 21

The Wingate Centre
Wrenbury Hall Drive, Wrenbury, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8ES

The new name for Cheshire Centre for Independent Living.

We provide services, opportunities and a voice to people living with disability and long-term health conditions, and their families.

We are Disability Positive. We help people to live well. We know it matters, because we live with disability and long-term health conditions too.

Our range of services are here to make your life easier if you receive a direct payment, employ a personal assistant or have care and support needs.

In the autumn of 2021 we launched our new counselling and befriending service. Do you need support to manage your mental health and stay well?

Our Twitter feed is kept right up-to-date…

As a charity run by and for our users, we couldn’t be without our team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers.

There are so many different ways you can volunteer with us but however you do it, you’ll benefit from role specific training, gaining new skills and making an important and valued contribution to our work. We are always happy to hear from talented people who might be able to help us. The first step is to find out more here.

Registered Charity No: 1091744

A fun and friendly social group for adults with learning disabilities living in Cheshire East and surrounding areas.

A member led organisation developing in line with the interests and needs of its membership – adults with learning disabilities.

Please visit our Facebook page or our website :

Our multi-award-winning charity gives young people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities the chance to play, train and make friends in a fun and safe environment. Our friendly team of staff and volunteers provide support and advice for those with disabilities or additional needs and their families. Hopes and Beams is a place where everyone is welcome, valued and important.

OUR MISSION is to help people with disabilities discover their potential through sports, teaching and recreation.

Our weekly programme has classes, clubs and activities that are for children from preschool age through to young adults aged 16 and over.

Please also see our Community Activities and visit our Facebook page for our latest updates.

Hopes & Beams. Charity No. 1084146.

Broad Street, Crewe, CW1 3UD