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

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.

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A Warm Welcome

from our Chair of Trustees and our Deaf Services Lead

Our Impact

People supported weekly

Weekly Helpdesk Enquiries

Years Established

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.

Ruth Bradburn

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

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.

Rosemary Garner

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Latest News

Walthew House Announcement

Due to personal circumstances, Nik will be unable to continue working full-time at Walthew House after the New Year.

Volunteers Wanted

We’re Recruiting Monday Volunteers! Walthew House is looking for friendly, reliable people to join our amazing Monday team. We currently have two volunteer roles available: If you’re chatty, organised and enjoy helping others, we’d love to hear from you. Mondays are one of our busiest, most sociable days and you’ll be part of a warm […]

Recruiting for Kitchen Cook (Monday)

Location: Walthew House Time Commitment: Mondays, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Purpose of the Role To help create a warm, welcoming kitchen on Mondays by preparing simple meals and drinks for people attending our groups. You’ll help keep everything running smoothly and make sure everyone feels comfortable and included. Key Responsibilities Skills and Qualities Needed […]

Recruiting for Help Desk Volunteer (Monday)

Location: Walthew House Time Commitment: Mondays, 9:30AM – 2.00PM (negotiable) Purpose of the Role To provide a warm, organised and helpful first point of contact for anyone arriving at or contacting Walthew House on a Monday. You’ll help people feel welcome, support staff by handling enquiries, and keep the front desk running smoothly on one […]

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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

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

2 weeks ago

👥 Come and join us! 🌟Last week saw a local musician entertaining our Tuesday group with some piano songs. Next Tuesday we are joined by a speaker who will talk to us about fraud and how to stay safe, online and in person. For more information, contact :📱 0161 480 2612📧 admin@walthewhouse.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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

2 weeks ago

At Walthew House, we like to be super-organised which is why we have already booked our Easter Table Top Sale into our diary. There will be a variety of stalls including Easter Crafts, Bric-a-Brac, Refreshments, and much more. If you would like to book a table, please contact office@walthewhouse.org.uk for a booking form or call our office on 0161 480 2612. Tables are £10 for 1 or £15 for 2 tables together.One of our returning stall holders will be with us again @Wanderlost Engraving. You can either pop along to see them or place your order in advance and collect on the day.We are also looking for donations for our Easter Raffle which will be drawn on Tuesday 31st March 2026. If you are a local business - beauty therapies, hospitality, gifts, events etc or know of anybody who would be willing to donate a prize to a very worthy charity, we would be very grateful. We also welcome donations of wine, chocolates, toiletries etc to make up our winning Easter hamper. All funds raised from our raffles go towards supporting local people with sight and/or hearing loss and keeping our social groups running. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase from mid February.If you would like to know more about our charity and the work we do, please visit our website www.walthewhouse.org.uk.We look forward to seeing you all at our Easter Table Top Sale. ... 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.