RUNCORN-based cerebral palsy charity Stick'n'Step's inspirational work has been recognised in this year's Halton Business Awards.

The organisation - which provides support services for children with cerebral palsy and their families - won the Social Enterprise award during during a presentation night at Halton Stadium.

It opened a centre in Tudor Hall on York Street just over two years ago and also has a branch in Wallasey.

It gives children with free of charge conductive education sessions, allowing them to gain the skills they need to live independent lives.

In selecting Stick 'n' Step as winners, judges said the charity "stood out for delivering an outstanding service and true expertise, which is evidently transforming the lives of so many, very deserving individuals.

"The work they undertake is quite honestly inspirational, they believe in the possible and deliver the incredible."

Jenny Snell, head of fundraising, collected the award along with colleague Kelly Marks, who is also a member of the Fundraising team.

Jenny said: "We are relative newcomers to Halton Borough and we have been overwhelmed by the welcome and support we have received from the local community.

"We are absolutely delighted to receive this award and would like to express our thanks to everyone involved."

Stick 'n' Step has been established with a centre in Wallasey since 2002.

The acquisition of its new centre in Runcorn, which opened in October 2017, was made possible thanks to backing from major funder the Steve Morgan Foundation, which bought the building and funded the massive refurbishment required with a commitment of £260,000.

A former office building, the centre now has a large bright classroom space with specialist equipment for the children's sessions, a state-of-the-art sensory room, fully accessible children's toilets, a sage bathroom, a comfortable parents' room, kitchen and office space for staff.