a brighter future through

our kids eyes

Offering support, information and activities to families with special needs children

what we do

We apply for funding to enable us to organise clubs, activities, discos & trips. We provide confidential advice and support for parents on a whole range of subjects but, if we don’t know the answers we will find someone who does!

who we are

OKE is a Registered Charity based in Tameside. Our charity is run by volunteers, who are local parents of children who have special needs, who know first hand the impact of having a child with special needs has on the whole family. Our office is open 9.00am-2.30pm

OKE was formed in 1997 and became a registered charity in 2005.

Every year a maximum of 9 Trustees are elected to serve on the board of Trustees. The Trustees take on the responsibility of ensuring the charity runs effectively and follows good practice. They also have the responsibility of applying for funding and preparing and submitting annual accounts for Independent Examination.

On a day to day basis OKE is run by parents/trustees,

Our aims are to support each other and help all our children grow with the best that we can get for them.

Our office is based at Jubilee Gardens, Gardenfold Way, Droylsden, M43 7XU.

Our opening hours are 9.00am-2.30pm. Outside of these hours you can contact us via email or Facebook

Our activities are held at various venues all over Tameside on a weekly and monthly basis.