Northwich, Cheshire
Welcome to Looking Forward Activities (LFA)
A Place to Learn, Build Skills and Enjoy New Opportunities
Passionate Support. Positive Outcomes.
Are you feeling bored or frustrated because you cannot find activities that you really enjoy?
Would you like to learn new skills, make friends and feel part of your community?
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Looking Forward Activities supports people with learning disabilities and autism in Cheshire to learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy new opportunities in a safe and supportive environment.
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We believe in passionate support and positive outcomes, helping every member grow in confidence, develop their strengths and feel proud of what they achieve.
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Most importantly, Looking Forward Activities is about friendship, opportunity and enjoying life.
What We Do
We provide fun and rewarding opportunities where members can learn new skills, try new experiences and spend time with others in a safe and supportive environment.
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Our team encourages everyone to take part, develop their strengths and build confidence while enjoying new opportunities.
Our activities include:
Life Skills
Creative Activities
Outdoor Activities
Health and Wellbeing
Community Experiences
Evening Social Activities
See our Activities page to learn more about what you can do at Looking Forward Activities.
Things to do at LFA
Looking Forward Activities offers a range of purpose-built spaces where members can learn new skills, relax and enjoy different experiences.
Learning and Life Skills
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Teaching kitchen for cooking and food preparation
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Vegetable growing area to learn about gardening and healthy food
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Independent living room where members can learn everyday skills such as bed making, ironing and other practical tasks that support independence
Creativity and Expression
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Arts and crafts space for creative projects
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Cinema room for films and group activities
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Music and dance activities including karaoke, silent discos and dancing
Sensory and Relaxation Spaces
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Sensory room designed for calming and sensory experiences
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Reading room for quiet time and relaxation
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Sensory garden enjoy the outdoors in a peaceful environment
Why Choose Us
Choosing the right service is about more than cost - it’s about safety, quality and accountability. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to delivering safe, professionally led opportunities for our members. We operate in line with recognised regulatory standards, with robust safeguarding procedures, comprehensive risk assessments , appropriate insurance, and ongoing staff training in place.
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Our dedicated Quality and Compliance Manager oversees safeguarding, policies and risk management to ensure we consistently maintain high standards across all areas of our service.
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Our members deserve safe environments, trained staff, clear governance and meaningful activities delivered with dignity and care - we never compromise on that.
Finalists in the 2026 National Learning Disability & Autism Awards!
We have some incredible news to share…
A huge congratulations to Ben, who has been named a Finalist in the 2026 National Learning Disability & Autism Awards for the Front Line Leader Award!
Ben consistently goes above and beyond, showing true leadership, compassion, and dedication every single day. This recognition is so well deserved, and we couldn’t be prouder of the difference he makes to the lives of the people we support.
We are also absolutely thrilled to share that Michelle has been named a Finalist for the Outstanding Contribution (Independent) Award!
Michelle’s passion, commitment, and unwavering drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for people with learning disabilities is truly inspiring. This recognition reflects years of hard work, vision, and impact.
To have both Ben and Michelle recognised at a national level is something very special for us all at Looking Forward Activities.
We wish them both the very best of luck at the awards – they are already winners to us!
Here's what people say about us:
“You have a great time here, the sessions are brilliant and the staff are wonderful”
Cheryl (Member)
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“My favourite room is the sensory because it’s nice and calm”
Elliot (Member)