Welcome to

Walthew House

We are a local charity providing practical and emotional support for people in Stockport living with sight or hearing loss.


How we can help you

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Advocacy & Information

Our advocacy and Information service supports D/deaf, hard of hearing, blind, those with sight loss and those with dual sensory loss in Stockport to have equitable access to health and social care services.

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Activities, Classes and Events

We have a weekly timetable of regular events, we also run workshops at certain times in the year and there are annual events.

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Resource Centre

The resource centre is here to help people with sight and/or hearing loss learn about assistive equipment that could support and promote their independence. We can provide information and demonstrate a wide range of specialist equipment for people with a sensory loss.


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Training and Raising Awareness

We provide a range a training and awareness raising activities for professionals, people with sight and/or hearing loss and their families, friends and carers.

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Counselling Services

Counselling can help you to come to a clearer understanding of your own feelings and can help you adjust to the emotional impact of your sight loss.


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Room Hire

Walthew House serves as a community building, with many different groups and organisations meeting here on a regular basis. We provide affordable room hire for training, meetings, conferences and more, with a variety of different sized rooms.

A Warm Welcome

from our Chair of Trustees and our Deaf Services Lead

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Independently Funded

Testimonials

See what others have to say about Walthew House

The audiologist was very good, he explained the procedure thoroughly. Anyone having trouble with their ears get in touch with Walthew House.

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Ruth Bradburn

Excellent advisory and resource centre offering support, information, recreational activities and equipment for deaf and blind people.

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Michael Harrison

I enjoy going to Walthew House every Monday with me being partially sighted & being deaf also it is company for me with me living on my own.

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Rosemary Garner

Latest News

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Stockport Charity Walthew House Wins Prestigious National Award
Walthew House has been named a 2025 Weston Charity Award winner, collecting a support package valued at over £22,000.
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Annual Accounts 2023-2024
Annual accounts for the year ending March 2024
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Accounts 2022 – 23
View a copy of our annual accounts for the year ending March 2023.
Walthew's May newsletter: Group enjoying a tea party with Union Jack decorations and treats.
‘What’s New at Walthew’ – May newsletter
Read about what has been happening here at Walthew House.
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Walthew House - Stockport's Centre for the Deaf and Blind

Walthew House - Stockport's Centre for the Deaf and Blind

Walthew House is an independent charity supporting people in Stockport who have sight or hearing loss

🥁🌟🎵 Love music? Try something new—and help someone else do the same.Join our Steel Band group at Walthew House and support someone with sight loss to keep enjoying their passion. As a befriender, you’ll make music and memories—together.💛 Help someone keep the beat of life going.📞 Get involved: 0161 480 2612 or 📧 nina@walthewhouse.org.uk #volunteers ... See MoreSee Less
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🌿 Outdoor Exercise & Wellbeing🌳 Need a reason to get outdoors? We’ve got three:🌳 Clearer thinking & a calmer mind 🌴 Better physical health🌳 Less stress & anxietyNow imagine giving all that to someone else, too.Become a volunteer befriender and walk, stroll, or chat your way to making a difference for someone with sight loss—and for yourself.📞 Let’s take that first step: 0161 480 2612 or 📧 nina@walthewhouse.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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How you can help us...

We require help with a range of activities, if you would like to volunteer your time please get in touch:

Fundraising

There are a range of ways that you can raise money for Walthew House. Please click this link to go to the Fundraising Page for more information.

Volunteer For Us

Walthew House relies on its volunteers and welcomes your financial support or contribution as a volunteer. Please click here for more information.

Donate

Support us with a donation.


Wherever there is a human need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference


Kevin Heath

Come and say hello!

Walthew House is open Monday – Thursday between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Our Resource Centre is open Monday – Wednesday between 10:00am and 2:30pm and appointments can be made by contacting 0161 480 2612 or admin@walthewhouse.org.uk.

Staff are contactable Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm.