Henshaws

Website: http://www.henshaws.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Henshaws
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Henshaws
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henshaws_uk/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Henshaws1837
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Where do they work?: Greater Manchester
Address: 4A Washbrook House Talbot Road Stretford Manchester M32 0FP
Registered charity number: 221888
Company number: 8313313
Description: Henshaws is one of Greater Manchester's oldest charities, supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations.

We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Services delivered: We provide and continue to develop a wide range of activities and support for groups and individuals to support all people living with sight loss. Our three centres in Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle offer a range of locally defined services to provide people with sight loss with more opportunities and greater choices to live independently in their communities. Our service users are referred to us in a number of different ways and following their referral will then access our Pathway to Independence.

The pathway consists of four elements:

A. How can we help you? - Specialist information, advice and guidance.
B. Let’s make a plan - Individualised Assessment and the production of an agreed action plan.
C. Independence Matters - Tailored short courses and one-to-one training to provide individuals with the skills to live and work independently in their home and community.
D. Friendship Matters - Providing lifelong peer-to-peer support through our hobbyist, support and social groups.

Services are available: Face to face, Online/digitally, By telephone
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday opening time: 9am - 4.30pm
Tuesday opening time: 9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday opening time: 9am - 4.30pm
Thursday opening time: 9am - 4.30pm
Friday opening time: 9am - 4.30pm
Languages available: English
Winter services are available: Face to face, Online/digitally, By telephone
Cash donations: We rely on donations to help us to continue to support people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities. Please visit our donations page if you are able to help - https://www.henshaws.org.uk/shop/donation/#step1
Non-cash donations: You can give donations through social media or call the main number: 0300 222 5555

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
Bag Packing for Henshaws We require help with our bag packing at Tesco’s Supermarket in Stretford
Bag Packing for Henshaws On Saturday 5th December 2015, we will be fundraising at Tesco’s Supermarket in Stretford
Patient Help Desk Volunteer Volunteers needed for information desk at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

We are looking for a team of volunteers to staff the desk, inform people of and demonstrate aids, gadgets and equipment as well as to signpost to other information.

You will be required to staff the desk for a couple of hours a week which can be fitted round your commitments and you will be fully trained.
“Volunteering at the desk has taught me a lot about myself as well as increasing my own knowledge of different eye conditions and the support available”
Skeena, Henshaws Volunteer
Wednesday Group Driver Supporter To provide social activities Volunteers for 10-15 (approx.) visually impaired people who might otherwise feel isolated and lonely
Fundraising Volunteer Volunteers needed to spare just a few hours and help with a Bagpack at Tesco Stretford to help raise funds for those living with sight loss.
Fundraising Volunteer Volunteers needed to spare just a few hours and help with a Bagpack at Tesco Stretford to help raise funds for those living with sigh loss.
Fundraising Volunteer Volunteers needed at the Carols by Candlelight Concert held at the iconic Manchester Cathedral to help raise funds for those living with sight loss.
INCOMPLETE: Living with Sight Loss Volunteer
Health Henshaws Volunteer To support the enablement officer in the delivery of a gentle exercise programme to visually impaired people.
Demo Desk - Manchester Royal Eye Hospital We always require a team of volunteers to look after the Demo Desk at Manchester Royal Eye hospital. Demonstrate aids and equipment relevant to people with sight issues, Provide information leaflets & Signpost patients