Our Values

We strive to improve quality of life, increase independence and reduce the social isolation of those affected by sight loss and other disabilities. We work at the heart of the community – creating long-lasting and real change through education, community support, and enterprise.

Mel and Shane feeding goats
Andy and Catriona making Pottery

Our Impact

We work throughout the North of England and our places include a Specialist College, Community Centres and an Arts & Crafts Centre. We support disabled people to be part of their local community. We are continually developing technology to support more people, wherever they are, online.

Our Values

Henshaws has developed its core values, which are embedded through all we do across the charity.

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    Informed

    Always aiming to increase knowledge through experience, expertise and history

  • Sharing

    Desire to exchange experiences and ideas with others.

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    Compassionate

    Displaying empathy and understanding.

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    Inspiring

    Through the life changing impact on the people we support

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    Proactive

    Actively helping and supporting individuals

  • Empowering icon

    Empowering

    Encouraging and supporting individuals to reach their full potential

Mark Belcher, Head of Enablement at Henshaws, brailling the ballot papers

How we Support

Our dedicated staff and volunteers are the fuel of the organisation; they provide support, advice and training, enabling people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Latest news

Keep up to date with all the latest news from across Henshaws.

  • Pink background with Henshaws logo, and a picture of 4 men who are the winning team at the golf day, holding golf clubs
    Fundraising

    Sunshine for Henshaws Spring Golf Day 

    Posted Apr 2024
  • Beer Fest Musician Mixing Deck
    Fundraising

    Announcing Stellar Music Line Up

    Posted Apr 2024
  • A group of eight people dressed in costumes. A boy in the centre is in a superman outfit, doing a superhero pose.
    Arts & Crafts

    Spring 2024 at ACC

    Posted Apr 2024
  • Henshaws Ashville School Partnership - Sophia, Angel and Leah, totally absorbed with finishing Lyndsey's ladybird mosaic
    Fundraising

    School Partnership: Henshaws and Ashville

    Posted Apr 2024
  • The Henshaws Hundreds Challenge Logo. It features bubble writing that says "100" filled with images of the people involved with Henshaws.
    Fundraising

    Henshaws Hundreds Challenge Returns This June: Your Hundred, Your Way!

    Posted Apr 2024
Henshaws graphic with pink and purple shapes

Learn how to get involved

From fundraising events to volunteering, there are plenty of ways to give to make a difference at Henshaws

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