A charity which hosts a weekly event in Crewe has received a whopping £5400 donation.

Congleton charity Ruby's, which hosts an Autism Inclusive Lunch Club for kids and their families Crewe's Apollo Buckingham Health & Science Campus, accepted the hefty check from Macclesfield Roundtable.

They money was raised from this May's Macclesfield Craft Beer & Gin Festival.

Ruby's Project Manager Helen Davies explained how the money will be spent.

Left to Right: Beer Festival sponsor representative SAS Daniels'Justine Clowes, Ruby's Helen Davies, Macclesfield Beer Festival founder Micky Jones, Macclesfield Roundtable James Hogben and fellow sponsor representative Phil Cardwell of TrunkBBI. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"Ruby's support families of children with special educational needs and disabilities [SEND]," she said.

"Thank you to Macclesfield Roundtable for organising Macclesfield Craft Beer and Gin Festival, and choosing Ruby's as one of their charities

"We're hoping the money can provide updates to our Congleton building to make it fully accessible for everybody.

"The downstairs play area is currently fully accessible but there is no accessibility lift to our upstairs space.

As well as their weekly event in Crewe, Ruby's also have a sensory play centre loved by SEND pupils and their families on Roe Street in Congleton. (Image - Alexander Greensmith)

"For the cost of living crisis we are targeting to reopen our café to the public, for the first time since the first lockdown.

"We hope to provide very affordable hot meals over the winter, and also showing people how to cook. It can also be a space families can access [and play in] if they are struggling to heat their own homes.

"Our Crewe SEND lunch club offers families the chance to come and have a cuppa and a chat with other parents in the SEND community.

"Children are welcome to use the sensory room, soft play area and toys.

The money will also be put towards initiatives to support families during the cost of living crisis. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Crewe Nub News)

"Families can bring along a sandwiches or a bite to eat or can buy snacks from the kitchen area at Autism Inclusive if they wish.

"We can chat about what's going on for you, provide information, support and encourage other services to come to our sessions.

"To book your place, please click here."

Crewe: The Ruby's Autism Inclusive Thursday lunch club takes place from 12:30pm to 2pm at CW1 5DU.

As well as Crewe, Ruby's help families all across Cheshire East. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Nub News)

There are four remaining Parent Carer SEND Group Autism Inclusive Lunches left in Crewe for the year. 

They are on the following dates: October 13, November 10, November 24 and December 8.

Ruby's are continuing to raise funds for the public reopening of their community café, and in support of their new lift. If you'd like to donate to them, please click here.

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