Independent Options (north West)
Also known as: Independent Options (stockport) Ltd, Pines (1990) Limited, Independent Options
Independent Options seeks to provide innovative ways of supporting children and adults who have disabilities to lead a full and varied life in the community. We provide a variety of services to do this including Community Support, Short Breaks, holidays and Shared Lives and.
Activities & Mission
Independent Options seeks to provide innovative ways of supporting children and adults who have disabilities to lead a full and varied life in the community. We provide a variety of services to do this including Community Support, Short Breaks, holidays and Shared Lives and.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,440,861 | £5,323,537 | £5,323,537 | £826,079 | £820,326 | 183 / 3 |
| 2024 | £5,088,795 | £5,460,758 | £0 | £708,755 | £708,755 | 203 / 5 |
| 2023 | £4,566,141 | £4,922,331 | £4,922,331 | £1,730,718 | £1,730,718 | 170 / 5 |
| 2022 | £4,317,513 | £4,355,804 | £4,355,588 | £920,273 | £6,847 | 161 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,342,168 | £4,192,870 | £4,192,654 | £958,564 | £45,138 | 160 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Independent Options (north West)
What does Independent Options (north West) do?
Independent Options seeks to provide innovative ways of supporting children and adults who have disabilities to lead a full and varied life in the community. We provide a variety of services to do this including Community Support, Short Breaks, holidays and Shared Lives and.
How much income did Independent Options (north West) report in 2025?
Independent Options (north West) reported total income of £5.44m and reported expenditure of £5.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Independent Options (north West)?
Independent Options (north West) has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Independent Options (north West) registered as a charity?
Independent Options (north West) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1993 as charity number 1022680. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Independent Options (north West)?
Independent Options (north West) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Independent Options (north West) operate?
Independent Options (north West) operates across 4 areas: Cheshire East, Derbyshire, Stockport and Tameside.
Is Independent Options (north West) a registered charity?
Yes — Independent Options (north West) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1022680.
Details
Marbury House
Marbury Road
STOCKPORT
Cheshire
SK4 5NL
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Also Known As
- Independent Options (stockport) Ltd
- Pines (1990) Limited
- Independent Options
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated