Read about two intrepid fundraisers that go the extra mile and raise much needed cash.
Region: Greater Manchester
Showing 1-101 of 101 News
Social Group Leader – Wednesdays
Henshaws are looking for a Volunteer to run one of our social groups in Higher Blakeley, Manchester
Social Group Support Volunteer – Tuesday Group
Henshaws are looking for a Volunteer Support for our Tuesday Group - Trafford Manchester
Get collecting those blue tokens at Tesco for Henshaws
Learn how you can support Henshaws, just by shopping at Tesco, thanks to the Tesco Community Grants Programme!
Driver/Social Group Support Volunteer – Tuesday Group
Henshaws are looking for a Volunteer Driver/Group Support for our Tuesday Social Group in Trafford, Manchester
Social Group Leader
Henshaws are looking for a Volunteer to run one of our social groups in Salford
I Can Do It
Our course is a great way to learn about friendships, doing things for yourself & cooking - all through fun activities!
Henshaws staff meet with HRH The Earl of Wessex
Henshaws were invited to meet with Prince Edward via a Zoom meeting to discuss how our charity has been continuing to support people living with sight loss during the pandemic.
New Sight Loss Sector Charter launched
A new Sight Loss Sector Charter was launched in November 2020 which puts blind and partially sighted people at the heart of the work of charities in the sector.
Henshaws helps university students with ‘The Future of Work’ project
Henshaws staff were asked to support undergraduate students from Manchester Metropolitan University on a project focussing on workplaces of the future for disabled employees.
Virtual London Marathon success!
Thanks to everyone who ran the Virtual London Marathon for us, raising much-needed funds for our charity to support people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities.
Henshaws contribute to ‘No Going Back’ COVID-19 report
Leaders of Manchester-based charities, including Henshaws, have shared their experiences of the COVID-19 crisis and their thoughts for the future in a new report 'No Going Back.'
Blind and partially sighted COVID-19 survey report published
A survey of 955 blind and visually impaired people from the first 10 weeks of the lockdown evidences the unique issues they are facing; a final report highlights key concerns.
Henshaws feature on BBC North West Tonight
Henshaws were featured in a report by BBC North West discussing the issues facing blind and visually impaired people during the Covid-19 pandemic, including social distancing.
Social distancing when you have a visual impairment
As a sight loss charity we thought it would be useful to share some top tips for social distancing when you have a visual impairment.
Tameside Coffee Morning
Join us for our monthly social morning in Tameside; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
Tameside Friday Social
Our Social Group is a chance to chat to other people living with sight loss over a coffee!
Meet our First Step team!
Ever wondered who is on the other end of the line when you call Henshaws? The First Step team introduce themselves and their roles.
Winners of our Christmas Raffle 2018
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas raffle this year and helped raise over £6,500 for Henshaws’ work! We announce the lucky winners.
Art Galleries and Museums group take part in the unveiling of the Emmeline Pankhurst Statue celebrations
Members of Henshaws Art Galleries and Museums Group were invited to attend the unveiling of the Emmeline Pankhurst statue “Rise Up” in St Peters Square this month!
Henshaws cards for Christmas 2018 are on sale!
Choose from our selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas cards to share with your friends and family, and help support our work this festive season.
Our Bee sculpture finds its ‘forever home’ at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Our ‘Bee-yond Expectations’ sculpture will be flying into its new 'forever home' at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) on Monday 15th October.
Henshaws Seven Steps is launching nationwide this World Sight Day!
We're pleased to announce that we're launching Henshaws Seven Steps; a much needed national roadmap for sight loss support, in conjunction with World Sight Day 2018.
A fantastic afternoon at the Henshaws Awards 2018
We held our awards afternoon at the Midland Hotel last Thursday, celebrating all the amazing achievements across our Community Services from the past year.
“Life is rarely white or black” – poem for Rare Disease Day
In recognition of Rare Disease Day today, Henshaws ambassador and poet Dave Steele has written a poem to spread awareness of his own rare condition, RP.
Henshaws gets Poetic
Visually impaired poet Dave Steele has joined Henshaws' team of ambassadors and tells us about his excitement about this recent opportunity.
Bolton Luncheon Club
Join us for our weekly social meet-up and lunch in Bolton; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
Royshaw Vale Social
Join us for our weekly social meet-up in Royton; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
Pennine Vale Social
Join us for our monthly social meet-up in Saddleworth; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
Friday Social Group
Join us for our weekly Friday meet-up in Trafford; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
North Manchester Group
Join us for our monthly social meet-up in North Manchester; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
South Manchester Coffee Morning
Join us for our monthly social morning in South Manchester; open to anyone with a visual impairment.
Digital assessments & training
Henshaws digital enablement team are here to find the digital solution that works for you.
We’ve teamed up with Manchester Libraries to make technology more accessible
We're pleased to announce that we're partnered with Manchester Libraries to extend the support, advice and resources available for people with a visual impairment.
Winners of our Christmas Raffle 2017
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas raffle this year and helped raise over £6,000 for Henshaws’ work! We announce the lucky winners.
Carols by Candlelight gets the festive season started
Mulled wine, mice pies and many wonderful performances, Carols by Candlelight was the perfect way to start the run up to Christmas
Oldham CYP Project recognised with national award
We're pleased to announce that last week, Henshaws were awarded the 'Together We Are Stronger' award from Visionary!
A look back at our Children & Families summer
Andrea, our Children & Families Enablement Officer, shares what the group got up to over summer and the upcoming activities ahead this autumn.
New Emotional Support Group piloting in Manchester
We're launching a pilot for an emotional support group; a confidential, safe space to talk about the emotional impact of living with visual impairment.
Jam-packed timetable of events for Children & Families!
Our Children & Families service runs a number of different fun activities and events throughout the year; find out what we're running this summer in Greater Manchester.
Bolton Society for Blind People merges with Henshaws
We're pleased to announce that as of 1st April 2017, Henshaws has merged with the charity Bolton Society for Blind People (BSBP).
I Can Do It’s fun-filled week at Children’s Adventure Farm
Last week, our independence course 'I Can Do It' spent the week at the Children's Adventure Farm in Altrincham, for a fun-filled week of cooking, animals and adventure!
I Can Do It goes to Children’s Adventure Farm
We have a fantastic opportunity for children and young people to take part in a four-night residential holiday at the Children’s Adventure Farm as part of our I Can Do It course.
Celebrating our 180th Anniversary
2017 sees Henshaws celebrate our 180th anniversary. We would love to hear your stories and memories of your contact with Henshaws throughout the years.
What does Henshaws offer in Wigan and Leigh?
Meet Claire, our Community Enablement Officer for Wigan and Leigh, who shares shares with us what's going on in the area.
Plenty of arts and crafts at our Oldham Family Fun Day!
We had a wonderful first event for children and families in Oldham, where we had plenty of arts, crafts and sensory fun.
Living Well with Sight Loss course
These short courses are free to attend and aim to give you information and advice about living with your sight loss.
New children and families services in Oldham
Our new Children & Families Enablement Officer Sara will be working in Oldham - find out about the services she will be offering around the local area.
Henshaws Awards 2017 – nominations are now open
Nominations are now open for Henshaws Awards 2017; celebrating the achievements of the people we support in our community hubs.
New tech services in Oldham
Our new Technology Rehabilitation Officer Carrie is coming to Oldham! Find out about the new services she'll be offering in the area.
Eye Eye Group
Come join us for a chance to chat to local people who've had similar experiences to you, and enjoy a range of activities
Broadwalk Social Group
Come join us for a chance to chat to local people who’ve had similar experiences to you, and enjoy a range of activities
Counselling
It can be difficult to come to terms with a sight loss diagnosis, but our counselling service is here to support you.
I Can Do It Course for Children & Young People
Our course is a great way to learn about friendships, doing things for yourself & cooking - all through fun activities!
Art Galleries and Museums Group
Each month we visit a museum or gallery, many of which include audio description and sometimes a touch element.
Arts and Crafts Group
Our Arts and Crafts group is the perfect chance to get involved with art and start some new tactile projects.
Tuesday Social Group
Our Tuesday Group is a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy an afternoon of activities or just to have a chat.
Winners of our Christmas raffle 2016
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas raffle this year and helped raise over £4,000 for Henshaws’ work! We announce the lucky winners.
Carols by Candlelight illuminates Manchester Cathedral
What a perfect start to the festive season seeing Manchester Cathedral illuminated by our Carols by Candlelight concert!
I Can Do It! Natalie’s diary – cooking tips
Natalie shares with us her top tips for chopping and using a hob safely from our ongoing I Can Do It course in Tameside.
I Can Do It! Natalie’s diary – shopping tips
Natalie shares with us her top shopping tips from our ongoing I Can Do It course in Tameside.
Oldham TechTalk – last call for interested parties!
Our popular TechTalk group is coming to Oldham in 2017, and we're seeking interested parties to join - either at the Link Centre, or even from home.
I Can Do It! Natalie’s diary – independence in the home tips
Natalie shares with us her top tips to develop independence within the home from our ongoing I Can Do It course in Tameside.
I Can Do It! Natalie’s diary
Natalie, our Enablement Officer for Children and Young People, shares with us her updates, tips and stories from our I Can Do It course.
Seeking: budding actors and actresses
We are looking for budding actors and actresses of all ages (adults and children) across both Greater Manchester and Merseyside to take part in a potential Theatre Project.
Our Pathway to Independence is award winning!
We're very pleased to announce that last Thursday, our team won a national award at the UK Visionary conference for their Pathway to Independence delivery model!
Henshaws Christmas cards are now on sale
It's time for the festive season to begin! Grab yourself one of our beautiful and unique Christmas cards to share with your friends and family.
Henshaws is one of the Nicest Jobs in Britain!
We're pleased to announce that Henshaws has been chosen as one of 40 charities visited by The Nicest Job in Britain in 2017.
The Wild Roadshow comes to Henshaws
We had some creepy visitors at our Wednesday Group yesterday!
Tech Talk
Keep up with the latest tech news and tips with our Tech Talk group! People of all abilities are more than welcome.
Henshaws turns 179 years old!
This Saturday, we turn 179 years old - and we celebrate our birthday with cake and balloons across the charity.
It’s a second triumphant year for Henshaws at Vision UK
On Tuesday 14th June, our community team took part in the Vision UK 2016 conference, with 2 poster entries for projects from our Community Services.
11 year old Alicia smashes her fundraising target
11 year old Alicia reached Old Trafford on 6th June after a ten day trek to help raise money for Henshaws - raising a phenomenal £12,000 so far!
A wonderful afternoon at Henshaws Awards 2016
We held our awards afternoon at the Lowry Theatre last Thursday, celebrating all the amazing achievements across our Community Services from the past year.
Fundraising at 11,000 ft – meet the people who skydived for Henshaws!
We had 5 brave adventurers - Kate, Kerry, Roy, Maria and Danny - jump out of a plane at 11,000 ft on Sunday for Henshaws! We share their experience and photos.
We’ve teamed up with Transport for Greater Manchester
We're excited to announce that Henshaws and Transport for Greater Manchester have launched a new initiative to help make bus travel easier in Greater Manchester.
Celebrating our fantastic volunteers for National Volunteering Week 2016
As National Volunteers Week (1st-10th June) comes to an end, we celebrate some of the volunteer stories we've been sharing over the week.
It’s been a sporty season here at Henshaws
There's been lots of sporty activity at Henshaws so far this year! We share the successes of our Team Henshaws runners and supporters.
Luncheon Club put on a spectacular Street Party for the Queen’s 90th!
Last month, our monthly Luncheon Club enjoyed a fantastic Street Party themed lunch to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday.
Henshaws Heroes take on the London Marathon 2016
We are delighted to announce that a group of incredible runners have completed the London Marathon 2016 on behalf of Team Henshaws!
Visually impaired Archery open day – free transportation from Henshaws
Join us for our visually impaired archery open day in Manchester, with free transportation from Henshaws.
Henshaws Awards 2016 – please send us your nominations
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s Henshaws Awards (previously Pride of Henshaws) nominations are now open.
We’ve received a fantastic grant from the Big Lottery Fund
We are delighted to announce that we have received a grant of £362,628 from the Big Lottery Fund for our Pathway to Wellbeing project!
We’re seeking nominations for our new VI Friendly Business of the Year award!
We’re seeking nominations for a new award at our Henshaws awards in June for ‘VI Friendly Business of the Year’.
TapTapSee is Free (again!)
The app TapTapSee has now been made available for free - Community Services Development Manager Mark talks us through some of its features.
Henshaws exercise classes
Our classes will get you moving, at your own pace and ability, to improve your range of movement, strength & fitness.
Henshaws Hikers
Improve your fitness, get some fresh air, enjoy some beautiful scenery and make new friends at our walking group!
Braille Group
Our group helps you to keep learning braille; giving people independence, literacy, and the enjoyment of reading.
We’ve launched our new Henshaws lottery website
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new Henshaws lottery website! Find out how you could take part and win up to an amazing £25,000.
Christmas Cards now on sale
We’re pleased to announce that our Christmas Cards are now on sale, with 6 beautiful and unique designs to choose from!
Join us at Tatton Park for Christmas Carols and get into the festive spirit!
Visit the beautiful mansion for a walk round the staterooms and watch decorating/baking demonstrations, along with live classical music and a choir. You can also visit Tatton’s awa
Learn essential gardening skills for summer
Henshaws have teamed up with Hulme Garden Centre to offer a ‘Beginners Gardening Course’ for people with a visual impairment.
Children’s and families Spring half-term holiday activities in Manchester
With the Spring Bank holiday fast approaching, we have great activities planned to keep your family entertained.
Go go Team Henshaws!
This year we decided to put together a team of staff and volunteers to take part in the Morrisons Great Manchester Run on Sunday 10th May
