Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre (SPARC)

Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre (SPARC) About our patron:
Paul Lake is a former professional footballer who played for Manchester City FC and England under-21s between 1986 and 1992.

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SPARC is a mental health charity providing therapy, support and social networks for adults 18+ who experience mental health difficulties. A local boy and a lifelong City fan, he was acclaimed as one of the most promising young talents to have ever worn the sky blue shirt. His glittering career, however, was tragically cut short followi

ng a serious injury from which he never recovered. After a decade spent working as a sports
physiotherapist, Paul rejoined his old club in April 2010, taking on the role of Ambassador for Manchester City in the Community. In 2013 he was recruited by the Premier League as a Club Support Manager and now works with Academy players and staff at Everton FC, Leeds United FC and Manchester City FC. Paul’s acclaimed autobiography, I’m Not Really Here, was published by Century in 2011.

A call to all book lovers! Below are details of the next book club, which meets each month. We look forward to welcoming...
11/09/2026

A call to all book lovers! Below are details of the next book club, which meets each month. We look forward to welcoming anyone who may be interested in sharing their their thoughts with other reading enthusiasts!

Our wonderful members are arranging a raffle to raise funds for the SPARC Socials. There are lots of prizes to be had i...
10/09/2026

Our wonderful members are arranging a raffle to raise funds for the SPARC Socials. There are lots of prizes to be had including SCFC Signed Shirt and Matchday tickets and including a beautiful hand crafted blanket made by one of the SPARC Members. There will be more to add over the next couple of weeks.

We will be drawing the raffle at this years Annual General Meeting which is being held on Friday 9th October at 1pm.

If you would like to purchase any tickets then please contact Lynn on 07704992934 or email [email protected] and we can make the necessary arrangements.

The tickets cost £5.00 each or you can have 5 for the price of 4 at a cost of £20.00

Every penny raised will go towards all the SPARC Socials.

There is a glimpse of Autumn at the Sparc allotment this week. Lots of activity still taking place at our Nurture Group...
08/09/2026

There is a glimpse of Autumn at the Sparc allotment this week. Lots of activity still taking place at our Nurture Group 💚

We had a lovely SPARC Social today. Brews, music, art and lovely conversations. We'll meet again same time next week. ...
03/09/2026

We had a lovely SPARC Social today. Brews, music, art and lovely conversations. We'll meet again same time next week. ❤️

Did you know!!! SPARC has its very own Book Club that meets on the first Friday of the month at Stockroom in Merseyway. ...
03/09/2026

Did you know!!! SPARC has its very own Book Club that meets on the first Friday of the month at Stockroom in Merseyway. The next meet up is..... tomorrow!!!! For more information please contact Beth on 07704992933 or email [email protected]

Beans, beans and more beans!!!! More beautiful photos from this week's Nurture Group.
02/09/2026

Beans, beans and more beans!!!!
More beautiful photos from this week's Nurture Group.

01/09/2026

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre (SPARC) are starting a new 10 week online workshop. This will be a safe, compassionate and confidential space where you can share and process your grief.

I have recently had many people enquiring contacting me about the funeral for our lovely Robert. There is still no news...
01/09/2026

I have recently had many people enquiring contacting me about the funeral for our lovely Robert. There is still no news unfortunately but as soon as we hear anything I will post on fb. Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. It has been lovely to speak to people about their personal memories of him.

Enough produce to feed the soul. It was bean fest day at the Nurture Group today and one of our members brought a baked ...
25/08/2026

Enough produce to feed the soul.
It was bean fest day at the Nurture Group today and one of our members brought a baked apple and blackberry crumble and custard!!! Absolutely delicious 😋

Save the date!!!On the 9th October SPARC will be holding our 41st Annual General Meeting. This year will be a celebrati...
24/08/2026

Save the date!!!

On the 9th October SPARC will be holding our 41st Annual General Meeting. This year will be a celebration of our resilience in keeping going in the face of adversity.

All our members are invited to join us. Watch out for more information over the next few weeks.

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C/O Disability Stockport
Stockport
SK11EG

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+441614299744

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