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A better world for people with disabilities! We are a registered charity and therefore every penny is spent on providing great support.

Options provides innovative and flexible support to people with learning disabilities across Merseyside, with a range of support needs. The organisation was one of the first of its kind in the UK, established in 1993, and has a proven track record of providing community based supported living for people who want their own place to live with support. The first services were provided in Liverpool and Sefton. Each was based on the principle of finding out what each person to be supported uniquely wanted and needed, and then designing a support service around him/her (what is now called person centredness). Options seeks to support anyone with a learning disability, no matter how complex their support needs. We are committed to turning no-one away and to sticking with people when their lives become very difficult. Options expanded to the Wirral in 2001. To date, across Merseyside, we support 70 people through community outreach and we have developed supported living with 84 people. Outreach Services now operate on the Wirral, in Liverpool, Sefton, Halton, Cheshire and Knowsley. These services support people with learning disabilities by promoting community inclusion through voluntary or paid work, college and social activity and offering valuable respite for families and carers. The support will vary from 3 hours a day to 15 hours a day, usually to someone who lives at home and is supported by their family or another provider agency, or lives without much support. Supported Living Services tend to be 24 hours a day (but can be less), with waking or sleep in staff at night time. With Supported Living, Options will usually be the main provider of support, we will often assist the person to find a house and to establish their own home from scratch. The organisation is committed to staying small with few management tiers and an unwavering commitment to support people with complex support needs. We have approximately 300 staff and provide £5 million of services. Though remaining small in structure, we are always looking out for support workers to join our team. Find our website for more information.

26/01/2026

✨ Yurena is starting Spanish lessons!

We’re excited to share that Yurena, who we support, will be running basic Spanish lessons at the Options office. A great opportunity to learn something new in a friendly, supportive environment.

📅 Starting Thursday 20 February
🗓 Every Friday
⏰ 12:30 – 2pm
📍 Options Office
💷 £7 per lesson

If you’d like to book a space, please contact Clara:
📧 clara.preston@optionsempowers.org.uk

23/01/2026

Every donation, event and partnership this year helped create opportunities, confidence and life-enhancing experiences for the people we support.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of our journey - including Bendrigg Trust
Bay Tree Caterers Liverpool & Bay Tree Cookery Academy CIC
Greenbank Sports Academy⁠
RAWD
Everton in the Community⁠.

Thank you for being part of our story. 💛 Together, we’re building a better world.

See more 👉https://optionsempowers.org.uk/about-us/annual-reports/

22/01/2026

✨🎄 Throwback to our Christmas party!

We’re looking back at some brilliant moments from our Christmas party full of smiles, laughter and festive fun 💛

Thanks to everyone who made it such a special day ✨
🎉 Roll on next year!

21/01/2026

🌱 Back to it after Christmas 🌱

After the festive break, it’s been great to get back outdoors and back to the work that makes such a difference.

These photos show people we support getting stuck into the garden - digging, building and preparing the space as part of our Winter Appeal: A Garden for All Seasons. For some, this is about routine and confidence. For others, it’s about trying something new and being part of a shared goal.

💛 Thank you to everyone who has supported our Winter Appeal so far. Your generosity is helping make spaces like this possible — even through the winter months.

If you’d like to support the next stage of the project, you can donate here:

👉 https://optionsempowers.org.uk/campaigns/giftagarden/

20/01/2026

💛 Celebrating firsts 💛

Saturday was a really special day for Rory, who achieved one of his lifelong dreams - watching Liverpool play at Anfield for the very first time.

Moments like this matter. Experiencing the atmosphere, being part of the crowd, and sharing in something he’s always dreamed of is what living a full life looks like.

A huge well done to Rory and to the team who supported him to make this unforgettable first happen.

19/01/2026

🥐☕ Join us for our Corporate Brunch

We’re inviting professionals to come together for a morning of networking, discussion and practical learning around Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace.

📅 Friday 27 February
📍 Options training room
🎤 Facilitated by Christine

This interactive session will explore how small, thoughtful adjustments can create more inclusive workplaces, alongside real-life insights from Options’ work supporting people with disabilities.

✨ Complimentary brunch included pastries, coffee, tea and fresh juices.

🔗 Book your place here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/options/1980923

📞 For more information, contact Jules on 07570 911015 or email events@optionsempowers.org.uk

16/01/2026

🎮 Options Gamerthon was a huge success!

Everyone had a great time at this year’s Gamerthon, with plenty of games, laughs and a friendly tournament that brought out everyone’s competitive side 🏆
We also enjoyed a really nice Chinese together, which made the day even better 🍜

Thanks to everyone who joined in and helped make it such a fun afternoon.
✨ Stay tuned for next year!

13/01/2026

A new year often brings big life decisions.
Moving home. Starting a new chapter. Thinking about the future.

When moments like these come up, it’s wise to create - or update - your will. It’s a simple step that brings clarity, peace of mind, and care for the people and causes that matter most to you.

By remembering Options in your will, you can help create a better world for people with disabilities - supporting people to live full, ordinary, meaningful lives for generations to come.

This year, as you plan ahead, we invite you to think about the legacy you’d like to leave behind. 💛

👉 Find out more about leaving a gift in your will:

https://optionsempowers.org.uk/ways-to-give/legacy/

12/01/2026

Voices R Us gives people we support a platform to influence decisions and shape the future of Options.

This year, people led conversations, attended conferences and made their voices heard.

Advocacy belongs to everyone.

See for yourself: https://optionsempowers.org.uk/about-us/annual-reports/

09/01/2026

🎮 Join us at Options Gamerthon in just 6 days!

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to spend your afternoon? Come along to Options Gamerthon for console gaming, puzzles, board games, jigsaws and more there’s something for everyone, whether you’re competitive or just in it for the vibes.

📅 Thursday 15 January
⏰ 12–4pm
📍 Options Office, 3rd Floor, St Nicholas House, Old Churchyard, Liverpool, L2 8TX

🍴 Food can be ordered with the group for £7.50, or feel free to bring your own.
🎲 Got a game you love? Bring it along and share it with others.

👉 If you’d like to join us, please RSVP to Clara so we can make sure there are enough controllers for everyone.
📧 clara.preston@optionsempowers.org.uk

08/01/2026

Our 2024-25 year in numbers:

👥 200 people supported
👩‍💼 398 staff
⏱ 500,632 hours of support

Behind every number is a person, a story and a life lived fully.

Take a look: https://optionsempowers.org.uk/about-us/annual-reports/

07/01/2026

💛 Thank you to everyone who has supported our ongoing Winter Appeal so far.

Whether you’ve made a financial donation or chosen an item from our Amazon Wish List, your generosity is helping us create warm, accessible outdoor spaces that people can enjoy all year round.

Our Winter Appeal is still open, and every contribution continues to make a real difference.

👉 Donate or find out more here:

https://optionsempowers.org.uk/campaigns/giftagarden/

Address

1st Floor Street Nicholas House, Old Churchyard
Liverpool
L28TX

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441512360855

Website

http://www.optionsempowers.org.uk/

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Options provides innovative and flexible support to people with learning disabilities across Merseyside, with a range of support needs. We are a registered charity and therefore every penny is spent on providing great support. The organisation was one of the first of its kind in the UK, established in 1993, and has a proven track record of providing community based supported living for people who want their own place to live with support. The first services were provided in Liverpool and Sefton. Each was based on the principle of finding out what each person to be supported uniquely wanted and needed, and then designing a support service around him/her (what is now called person centredness). Options seeks to support anyone with a learning disability, no matter how complex their support needs. We are committed to turning no-one away and to sticking with people when their lives become very difficult. Options expanded to the Wirral in 2001. To date, across Merseyside, we support close to 200 people on community outreach and through supported living. Outreach Services now operate on the Wirral, in Liverpool, Sefton, Halton, Cheshire and Knowsley. These services support people with learning disabilities by promoting community inclusion through voluntary or paid work, college and social activity and offering valuable respite for families and carers. The support will vary from 3 hours a day to 15 hours a day, usually to someone who lives at home and is supported by their family or another provider agency, or lives without much support. Supported Living Services tend to be 24 hours a day (but can be less), with waking or sleep in staff at night time. With Supported Living, Options will usually be the main provider of support, we will often assist the person to find a house and to establish their own home from scratch. The organisation is committed to staying small with few management tiers and an unwavering commitment to support people with complex support needs. We have approximately 350 staff and are dedicated to their development. Though remaining small in structure, we are always looking out for support workers to join our team. Visit our website for more information www.optionsforsupportedliving.org/