About Us

We are The Place to Bee

A family run day centre with over 60 years of experience, dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in Oldham and across Greater Manchester.

📍 Fitton Hill, Oldham OL8 2PZ
🤝 1-to-1 & Group Support
⏱️ 60+ Years Experience
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Members looking at baked cookies together Real friendship and warmth Park walk group outing

Where it all began

The Place to Bee is a brand new family run day centre based at the Fitton Hill Bulldogs Community & Sports Centre in Oldham — but the experience and passion behind it is anything but new.

"Over 60 years of combined experience means we've seen what works, what matters, and what truly makes a difference to someone's life."

Our team brings more than six decades of hands-on experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, both on a one-to-one basis and in group settings. We understand the needs of our members deeply — and we've built everything around those needs.

From seasonal celebrations and day trips to cookery sessions and social dining, every activity is chosen because our members love it. We believe that a fulfilling social life isn't a luxury — it's something every person deserves.

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Experience you can count on

60+Years of Experience
1:1Individual Support
12+Activity Types
365Days of Care

What drives everything we do

Four principles that guide every decision, every activity and every interaction at The Place to Bee.

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Inclusion First

Every adult — regardless of disability, background or ability level — deserves to feel fully included, valued and celebrated every day.

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Joy in Everything

We believe life should be full of laughter, fun and moments worth remembering. We make absolutely sure of it.

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Genuine Care

Our team aren't just workers — they're companions who genuinely care about every single member's wellbeing and happiness.

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Growth & Confidence

We help members build real skills, independence and the confidence to take on new challenges and experiences every day.

The people behind the smiles

Our dedicated staff bring energy, warmth and decades of expertise to everything they do — and they love every minute of it.

Support team on outing

Support Team

Our frontline staff accompany members on every outing, event and activity — always present, always positive, always with a smile.

Events team on fun day

Events Coordinators

Our creative team plan and deliver themed days, parties, seasonal celebrations and social events that members look forward to all year.

Kitchen skills team

Skills & Wellbeing

Specialists who lead our cooking, crafts and life-skills sessions — building confidence and independence one step at a time.

Come and see us 🐝

We'd love to show you what The Place to Bee is all about. Come for a visit, ask your questions, or just say hello.

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