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On Saturday night The Wingate Centre celebrated an unforgettable achievement at the Independent Gymnastics Association Awards at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, winning the Beyond Inclusion Award.​​​​​
A Proud Moment for The Wingate Centre at the IGA Awards
​This award recognises the dedication of our entire team and the support of everyone who voted for us. Representing the Centre were our Head of Sport and Recreation, Natalie, alongside Nigel, who has coached gymnastics here for over 30 years, and coaches Charlie and Hattie.
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We are incredibly grateful to our supporters, whose backing allows us to provide inclusive activities and services for our community.​
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for us—your support helps make our work possible!
Wingate’s First Sunday Gig Off to a Flying Start
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We really appreciated the atmosphere on the day, and it was great to see so many people coming together to enjoy the music. Violet Cry performed a set of their original tracks, while Counterpoint brought well-loved songs from artists including The Beatles, Marvin Gaye and Elton John.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Autumn Gig. The event sold out, and together we raised £600 to support the Centre.
Your involvement helps us continue offering inclusive opportunities at The Wingate Centre. We’re glad to have your support and look forward to future events.
Our new Wingate World magazine is now available!
Catch up on everything from the year so far. Read it online or download your copy today.
Our August Fundraising Update is here – from our upcoming Autumn Quiz to the fantastic support we’re receiving from the Rotary Club, plus all the latest from our social accounts. Read more here:
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Congratulations to our Vice President, Bryony Page! Over the years Bryony has given amazing fundraising support to The Wingate Centre, and we’re delighted that she has been awarded an MBE. A well-deserved achievement – well done, Bryony!
MBE for Bryony
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In July, our Ladies Afternoon Tea at Wrenbury Hall gathered friends and supporters to enjoy good company for a great cause.
Read more in our June Fundraising Update Here: https://mailchi.mp/50a265f32b33/grateful-for-your-support-july-update-17991060
Tea's Up For Our Charity Fundraiser
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Our first in-house gymnastics competition was a great success, and we’re now gearing up for our Summer Awards on 19th July.
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On Saturday 29th June, the Lyceum LITES – our SPARKS theatre group for adults with SEND – performed on the main stage at Crewe Lyceum as part of the Lyceum’s Community Showcase. Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the show explored life in wartime Crewe
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Charity Football Match Raises £900 for The Wingate Centre
A Massive Thank You!
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A Big Thank You to the Cheshire Home-Ed Project Group
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Cheshire Home-Ed Project Group for creating a beautiful piece of sunflower-themed artwork for our Sunshine Café.
The sunflower theme perfectly reflects the warmth and positivity of our café, and the children have done a fantastic job bringing it to life. Over the past three weeks, they’ve dedicated their time and creativity to produce a piece that has brightened up the space and brought joy to everyone who comes through our doors.
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We are incredibly grateful for their hard work, talent, and generosity. Their artwork is now a cherished part of our café, and we couldn’t be more delighted. Thank you, young artists – you’ve truly brightened our day!
This incredibly generous donation will enable us to continue offering vital support and inclusive activities for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs.​
We are also proud to share that Bryony has been recognised in the New Year Honours List for her outstanding contributions to trampoline gymnastics. Having started her trampolining journey at The Wingate Centre, Bryony has continued to support the charity throughout her career. Congratulations, Bryony, and thank you for all your support and dedication.
We are thrilled to announce that our Vice President won £29,000 for The Wingate Centre on ITV's The Chase Christmas Special.
Bryony Page Beats The Chaser For The Wingate Centre ​​
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support the Bryony Bounce-a-Thon! The Centre was buzzing with excitement all day. We were delighted to have the Mayor of Nantwich, Councillor Bostock, officially open the event, and Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page amazed us all with her incredible demonstrations, keeping the trampolines bouncing throughout.
The day was a fantastic success, raising nearly £2,500! We also enjoyed a lovely mini-reunion of Wrenbury Wasps, who joined in the bouncing fun along with their families.
Thank you to everyone for your support and for making it such a great day!!!
Bounce-a-Thon Brilliance
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We want to extend a huge thank you to the team from Atherton and Associates for their incredible effort and dedication in supporting The Wingate Centre. Their recent achievement—raising £700 through a challenging hike up Snowdon—shows their commitment to making a difference. Luckily, they were greeted with clear skies and breathtaking views at the summit!
Scaling New Heights for The Wingate Centre
Atherton and Associates have consistently gone above and beyond for us over the years, from skydiving and mufti days to painting fences and now, taking on Snowdon. Each event has brought in vital support and helped brighten lives to those who benefit from The Wingate Centre.
Thank you, Atherton and Associates, for every mile, every step, and every effort. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are deeply grateful for all you do!
Every Little Helps
The Wingate Centre is incredibly grateful to have been chosen by the community through Tesco's Stronger Starts programme, where blue tokens are used to vote for local charities. Thanks to this support, we received £500 in funding, which will make a huge difference in the services we provide for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities.
Tesco later visited our centre to capture the amazing work we do, and we want to extend a sincere thank you both to the community for choosing us and to Tesco for including us in this impactful program. Your support truly makes a difference!
Lounge Aid Month
Navio Lounge is dedicating the entire month of June to raising funds for The Wingate Centre through a series of engaging community event. Every Sunday, the Lounge hosts face painting sessions, delighting families with colourful designs while supporting a great cause.
The much-anticipated raffle started earlier this month, with winners being announced on the 30th. Additionally, a 5K race took place yesterday, with all money raised benefiting The Wingate Centre. If you would still like to participant in an event, Navio Lounge is holding a quiz night on 21st and a mum and baby group on 25th
A heartfelt thank you to Navio Lounge and to everyone who have already participated and contributed to supporting
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Amazing Fundraising
Alex Wingate undertook a thrilling sky dive to raise funds for The Wingate Centre, managing to raise over £8000. His daring jump from the skies displayed not only his bravery but also his dedication to supporting the Centre's mission of helping individuals with special educational needs and disabilities.
Alex’s sky dive is a testament to how individual efforts can significantly create a positive impact. His successful fundraising demonstrates the power of combining personal challenges with charitable causes, inspiring others to take similar initiatives.
Thank you Alex!
