Supporters
Without our supporters we wouldn’t be able to provide the services we do.
We are supported by a variety of individuals and organisations, large and small.
Associates
Our talented associates play an important part in providing the necessary resources for us to run our groups.
We work with the following associates:
Marketing Designer ~ Jeremy Keeling
“Jez has been working with us since 2024 and has consistently delivered high-quality creative work across a range of marketing materials. He has played a key role in designing our Social Accounts booklets and promotional leaflets used to support and promote Time Out Group. Jez brings a strong eye for design, attention to detail, and a professional approach to every project, making him a valued part of our team.”
Keep Fit ~ Julia Robertson
“Julia is passionate about ensuring fitness is inclusive and accessible for everybody, regardless of ability or circumstance. She believes that exercise should be available to all and works to create supportive, engaging environments where everyone can participate with confidence. Alongside her fitness expertise, Julia is a qualified SENCo and SEND Exercise Specialist, bringing valuable knowledge and understanding to her work with individuals with additional needs.”
Drama & Creative Writing ~ Phil Busby
Phil Busby EN(M) B.A.Hons Arts Award Adviser
Drama
The sessions that Phil runs focus on building confidence, trust, creativity, collaboration, and performance skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Through warm-ups, games, storytelling, and group-devised sketches, members are encouraged to express themselves freely, value their own ideas, and work together with generosity and support. Activities are designed to help participants feel comfortable being seen and heard while developing performance awareness in a natural way. The emphasis is currently on playful self-expression and creating meaningful shared experiences, while gradually gathering ideas and material for a future performance inspired by the group’s dreams, stories, songs, and creative contributions.
Living Lingo French ~ Liz Syed
Living Lingo brings an interactive, autism-friendly language learning to Time Out Group through engaging and accessible sessions designed to build confidence and communication skills. The workshops are fun, lively, and highly popular with participants, creating a welcoming environment where individuals can learn, socialise, and enjoy exploring new languages at their own pace.
RHS trained gardener (Tatton Park & Handforth HUB) – Joe Craik
Joe offers a wide range of meaningful horticultural sessions for Time Out members, combining his RHS gardening training with his experience working in mental health to create supportive, engaging, and therapeutic activities for everyone involved.
Most importantly, Joe promotes the belief that horticulture is for everyone. We are hoping that Joe will join some of our sessions and help members discover that no matter their experience, ability, budget, or space available, everyone can enjoy growing something beautiful and benefit from the positive impact nature can have on wellbeing.
Partners
We are committed to partnership working, sharing knowledge and resources to support the people we serve.
We work with the following external project partners:
Trafford College
– joint sessions to young learning-disabled learners
Cheshire East Social Care Team
– referrals via the council portal
Friends of Meriton Park
– community gardening
Friends of Handforth Station
– community art projects
Budding Writers
– regular creative writing workshops
MAG Bus community bus
– day trips out (National Lottery funded local bus)
LuSu disability sports coaching
– regular sessions on a Wednesday evening
Tesco food donations
– ad hoc food deliveries and support with food projects
The Emmerson Group
– Fun Day and Christmas lights switch on events, adopting an
area for gardening