Equalbase Open Day: Putting the Fun into Fundraising
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Equalbase Cheadle is a not-for-profit group, based on Leek Road, that helps people with additional needs achieve things that matter to them by providing day opportunities and additional support. It's a wonderful place, and in July the group opened their doors to their many friends and supporters to say thank you for the support they have received this past year.
More than that, it was a day, one of many, where the group gives back to their local community. They acknowledge that they receive help and want to help others too - it's an ethos we can all aspire to. We spoke with centre manager Tracy to find out more about this very special place in our community.
Managing Director Tracey Rowe told us, "Today we've invited parents, individuals, and partnerships to see what we have been doing over the last year, what we've achieved, and to raise funds. It's our very first open day and it's going absolutely brilliantly. Everything that we are selling or raffling off, the members and staff have made. So the cakes and the homemade things in the corner over there, the members have made over the weeks, and the plants outside and the plant pots have been painted by the members.
They are hoping to have a day trip where all the members can go, and the biggest expense is the coach. They always ask the members what they would like to do with the fundraising, and the members take part in every decision the group makes. If anyone would like to make a donation, please contact 07923209963 or 01538 756736
One of Equalbase's partners is Outside Art, and Emma from Outside was on hand to share some of the wonderful work they do. She told us about a special art project. Emma had worked alongside members to upcycle a canvas by painting it white, and a small group did jelly printing with Emily, Ashley, Becky, and Liam, who had brought in everyday items they used and enjoyed, such as sponges, toothbrushes, medals, cars, and even Jaffa Cakes. They then printed on a jelly pad using acrylic paint and mounted those prints onto the blank canvas.
The canvas has been sent to the Level Centre, a stunning contemporary art space at Rowsley in Derbyshire, where it is part of the Public Open Exhibition, which showcases amazing, unique work by disabled contemporary visual artists from across the UK. After an open call-out earlier this year, selected pieces were shortlisted by a panel of industry professionals to be part of the exhibition at LEVEL Centre over the summer, running from 3 July – 11 September 2026. You can vote for your favourite online or by visiting the centre. levelcentre.com/public-open-exhibition-2026/.
Equalbase Open Day: Putting the Fun into Fundraising
