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Find VI-Friendly Places in Greater Manchester

At Henshaws, we believe everyone should be able to explore, connect, and enjoy their community without barriers.

That’s why we created the VI Friendly Guide, a free and growing online resource funded by Fight for Sight to help visually impaired people find accessible businesses, services, and community groups across Greater Manchester. Whether you’re looking for a café with accessible menus, an inclusive gym, or a welcoming social group, the guide makes it easier to find places that actively support the VI community.

We also work closely with businesses through our Visual Impairment Awareness Training, helping them adapt their spaces so that more venues across Greater Manchester become truly VI-friendly.

How to Use the Guide

Find VI-friendly places easily using our two search filters:

Location – Search by area to find accessible services near you.

Activity – Explore categories like dining, fitness, culture, and social groups.

We are constantly adding more businesses. If you know a great place or want to get involved, let us know.

Let’s make Greater Manchester more accessible for everyone.

  • A smiling woman wearing tinted glasses sits at a table during a social group meeting, with The Visionary Salford logo visible in the corner.
    Salford

    The Visionary Salford – Social Group for People with Sight Loss

  • Group of older adults laughing and chatting over coffee in a café, with the Out in the City logo in the corner.
    Manchester

    Out In The City – LGBTQ+ Social Support Group for Over 50s

  • Collage showing older adults knitting, stretching in a class, and gardening, with the NEPHRA Good Neighbours logo in the corner.
    Manchester

    Community Activities and Support for Over 50s – NEPHRA Good Neighbours

  • Group of older adults sitting together and smiling during a community gathering, with the Healing Hearts logo in the corner.
    Trafford

    Healing Hearts Bereavement Group in Sale

  • Collage of arts and culture images, including a child with an owl puppet, a singer performing, a person in colourful theatrical makeup, a historic painting and a girl painting at an easel. The Oldham Heritage, Libraries & Arts logo is in the bottom left corner.
    Oldham

    Oldham Heritage, Libraries and Arts events

  • Exterior view of Barlow Moor Community Centre in Chorlton. The modern brick building has large glass windows at ground level and brightly coloured accents on the upper floors. People are seen entering and leaving the building. The Barlow Moor Community Association logo is displayed in the corner.
    Chorlton

    Barlow Moor Community Association

  • Four older LGBTQ+ adults smile and celebrate together. One person wears a bright red jacket and sunglasses, while another holds a bunch of daffodils and wears a rainbow lanyard. Two others stand in the background holding drinks and chatting. The LGBT Foundation logo appears in the corner with a rainbow fan design.
    Across Greater Manchester

    Sober Socials – Monthly LGBTQ+ Alcohol-Free Events

  • Four older LGBTQ+ adults smile and celebrate together. One person wears a bright red jacket and sunglasses, while another holds a bunch of daffodils and wears a rainbow lanyard. Two others stand in the background holding drinks and chatting. The LGBT Foundation logo appears in the corner with a rainbow fan design.
    Across Greater Manchester

    Wellbeing Walks – Monthly LGBTQ+ Group

  • Four older LGBTQ+ adults smile and celebrate together. One person wears a bright red jacket and sunglasses, while another holds a bunch of daffodils and wears a rainbow lanyard. Two others stand in the background holding drinks and chatting. The LGBT Foundation logo appears in the corner with a rainbow fan design.
    Across Greater Manchester

    Here and Now – Weekly LGBTQ+ Recovery Support Group

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