Our latest Art Exhibition in support of Congleton charity Ruby’s Fund

Local artist Deborah Lees has teamed up with Spall Clark Solicitors to exhibit her artwork at their office in support of Congleton based charity Ruby’s Fund.

This article shares information about our exhibiting artist Deborah, the work of Ruby’s Fund and how to attend the exhibition preview evening.

Artist Spotlight

Deborah Lees

Deborah has had a long-standing passion for art which started from an early age. Taking her inspiration from other talented artists, Deborah has developed her skills in both painting and drawing. She mainly uses watercolours, however she also produces pieces using acrylics, oil pastel, coloured pencil, soft pastel, graphite and ink pen. Deborah enjoys painting local landscapes in Congleton and Cheshire. She also enjoys painting portraits of people and pets in addition to sporting scenes.

For Deborah, what started off as a hobby during the covid lockdown has evolved into a creative pursuit with her work reaching a wider audience, leading to requests for commissions. To view some of Deborah’s fabulous artwork, visit www.deborahleesart.co.uk/ or follow her Instagram page @deborahleesart.

Graham Berry

One particular artist who has influenced Deborah’s artistic journey is Graham Berry. Deborah started her figurative work under Graham’s tuition and some of the work she has completed under his guidance will be on display and available to purchase at our exhibition preview evening.

Ruby’s Fund

Ruby’s Fund is an award-winning charity based in Congleton, Cheshire, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), along with their families and carers. Founded in 2009 by Alison Parr after her daughter Ruby was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder, the charity was born out of a personal journey and a deep understanding of the gaps in support for SEND families.

Ruby’s Mission and Services

Ruby’s Fund’s mission is to provide life-changing support through specialist facilities and outreach opportunities. Ruby’s Fund offer person centred early help interventions to reduce family crisis and promote wellbeing. They also offer peer support and respite opportunities including social events and groups for siblings.

Their services include:

Inclusive sensory centre with soft play, sensory garden, and community café located in Congleton.
Mobile sensory bus and outreach sessions for families unable to access the centre.
Therapies and wellbeing sessions, including parent carer counselling, relaxation treatments, and educational workshops.

The charity aims to foster a sense of belonging, friendship and fun for every child and family they support.

To find out more about Ruby’s Fund and their great work, visit their website: www.rubysfund.co.uk

Commenting on the exhibition, Managing Director of Spall Clark Solicitors Paul Clark says:

“It’s an honour to be showcasing Deborah’s fantastic artwork whilst at the same time supporting such a worthwhile local cause.

At Spall Clark, community engagement and support are at the heart of what we do, and the exhibition is a perfect way to celebrate local talent whilst championing the incredible work of Ruby’s Fund.”

Donations to Ruby’s fund

Deborah’s artwork is for sale and she has kindly agreed to donate 15% of the proceeds of sale of her artwork to Ruby’s Fund together with any funds raised from the exhibition.

How to view our art exhibition

The exhibition preview evening will take place between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Thursday 23^rd October at our office Oak House, 3 Swan Bank, Congleton. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Attending the exhibition is free, however donations are very welcome to Ruby’s Fund.

For anyone who would like to attend, please call us on 01260 769 639 to book your place. Alternatively, please email Becky Spall. Numbers are limited so please do book ahead.

Please feel free to extend the invite to your friends and family.

For details of how to find us, please see our contact us page.