# Walthew House > Stockport Centre for the Deaf and Blind Website: https://walthewhouse.org.uk Language: en-GB (UTF-8) Charset: UTF-8 Generated: 2026-01-22T15:04:07+00:00 --- Walthew House is an independent Stockport charity (founded 1882) providing practical and emotional support to people who are Blind, Visually Impaired, Deaf, D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, or with Dual Sensory Loss. Services include Advocacy & Information, Activities & Classes, a Resource Centre (assistive equipment), Training & Raising Awareness (including BSL awareness), Counselling, and Room Hire. Service area: Stockport and surrounding areas including Tameside, Trafford, Cheshire East, and High Peak. Primary CTA: Email us at admin@walthewhouse.org.uk Website: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/ Address: Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK2 6QS Phone: 0161 480 2612 Opening hours: Mon–Thu 9:00–16:00 (Resource Centre Mon–Wed 10:00–14:30; staff contactable Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00) Priorities: attracting service users, room hire, donations. ## Posts - [Walthew House Announcement](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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: Help Desk Volunteer Kitchen Cook... - [Recruiting for Kitchen Cook (Monday)](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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... - [Recruiting for Help Desk Volunteer (Monday)](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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... - [Walthew House Annual Accounts 2025](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-annual-accounts-2025/): 2025 accounts - [Christmas Newsletter 2025](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/christmas-newsletter-2025/): Celebrating a year of connection, support, and community. - [Walthew House Launches New Befriending Project to Support People with Sight Loss](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-launches-new-befriending-project-to-support-people-with-sight-loss/): Walthew House, Stockport, has launched an exciting new community initiative — VI 121 — designed to support people living with sight loss through the power of partnership and connection. - [Stockport Charity Walthew House Wins Prestigious National Award](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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. - [Annual Accounts 2023-2024](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/annual-accounts-2023-2024/): Annual accounts for the year ending March 2024 - [Accounts 2022 – 23](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/accounts-2022-23/): View a copy of our annual accounts for the year ending March 2023. - [‘What’s New at Walthew’ – May newsletter](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/whats-new-at-walthew-may-newsletter/): Read about what has been happening here at Walthew House. - [Annual Review 2023](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/annual-review-2023/): Our Annual Review gives us an opportunity to share details of the positive differences we have made for adults and children living with a sight and/or hearing loss across Stockport. - [Easter Raffle 2023](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/easter-raffle-2023/): Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for this year's Easter Raffle, which was drawn here on Tuesday 4th April. - [Soapbox race supports Walthew](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/soapbox-race-supports-walthew/): Our friends at Nexperia are busy building a soapbox kart to help raise money for our charity! - [Walthew House Cup 2023](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-cup-2023/): We held our popular annual blind bowling event on Wednesday 22nd March, at Tenpin Parrs Wood. - ['What's New at Walthew' - February newsletter](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/whats-new-at-walthew-february-newsletter/): Read about what has been happening here at Walthew House over the last month and what we have coming up. - [Friends of Walthew House](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/friends-of-walthew-house/): We are extending an invitation to our wider community to become a Friend of Walthew House. - [Training for Wigan Athletic FC!](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/deaf-awareness-training-for-footballers/): We were delighted to be approached by Wigan Athletic Football Club to deliver a deaf awareness training session, including basic British Sign Language (BSL), as part of their Academy's Education... - ['What's New at Walthew' - January 2023 Newsletter](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/whats-new-at-walthew-january-newsletter/): Each month we will be sharing stories about what has been happening here at Walthew House and detailing what we have coming up, both with our services to people living... - [John Walthew book published](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/john-walthew-book-published/): 'The Rags to Riches Story of the Founder of Stockport's Blind Institute' We are very excited to share the news that a brand new book about the life of our... - [Lord-Lieutenant visit](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/lord-lieutenant-visit/): We were honoured to welcome The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins, to Walthew House last week, for her first official visit in her new role. She was appointed on... - [What D/deaf People Want](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/what-d-deaf-people-want/): Back in April 2022, Walthew House, Manchester Deaf Centre and Bolton Deaf Society consulted with our communities on 'What Deaf People Want'. - [Newsletter October 2022](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/newsletter-october-2022/): Welcome to the October 2022 edition of our Newsletter.  - [Mayoral visit to Walthew House](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/mayoral-visit-to-walthew-house/): We were delighted to welcome the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Stockport to Walthew House, so that they could join in with our Tuesday Luncheon Club and steel band practice. - [Learn to sign](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/learn-to-sign-at-walthew-house/): We are very excited to announce that we are running a 10-week British Sign Language (BSL) course here at Walthew House. - [Blind Driving Challenge Event](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/blind-driving-challenge-event/): We took a group of our visually impaired service users up to the Three Sisters race circuit in Wigan, to take part in a blind driving challenge event. - [Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/tribute-to-her-majesty-the-queen/): Walthew House will be closed on Monday 19th September for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. - [County fans support Walthew](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/county-fans-support-walthew/): Stockport County kick off the new season with support for their local charity. - [Fun at Stockport Pride](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/fun-at-stockport-pride/): Staff and volunteers took part in the Stockport Pride 2022 event in July. - [Cash for Kids support](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/support-from-cash-for-kids/): We welcomed the team from Cash for Kids to our centre on Shaw Heath earlier this month, and they made a film with some of our staff talking about the... - [Proms raises the roof!](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-proms-raises-the-roof/): Our visually impaired services users were treated to a programme of musical entertainment today at our first Walthew Proms event! - [Adult Hearing Services update in Stockport (July 2022)](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/update-on-adult-hearing-services-in-stockport-july-202/): Due to the changes in the adult hearing aid contract at Stepping Hill Hospital, we are no longer providing batteries at Walthew House as of 30th June 2022. Read more... - [Volunteer News July 2022](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/volunteer-news-july-2022/): - [Accounts 2020 - 21](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/accounts-2020-21/): Annual report and financial statements for the year ended March 31 2021. - [Women's EURO 2022 sweepstake](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/womens-euro-2022-sweepstake/): England will host the UEFA Women’s EURO finals this month, with England's Lionesses being joined by 15 other nations from across Europe. 31 matches are being played at 10 venues... - [Newsletter May 2022](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/newsletter-may-2022/): Welcome to our May 2022 newsletter! Read the contents of the newsletter or download a PDF version. - ['Interviews' with John Walthew](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/interviews-with-mr-walthew/): The 16th June 2022 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of our charity’s founder, John Walthew, who was Mayor of Stockport in the early 1870s.  To mark this occasion,... - [Cheers to Stockport Beer Festival!](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/cheers-to-stockport-beer-festival/): Walthew House raise more than £5,000 in much-needed funds at the recent Stockport Beer and Cider Festival! - [Volunteer News April 2022](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/volunteer-newsletter-april-2022/): Our first Volunteer Newsletter in just over a year, with details of upcoming volunteering opportunities at Walthew House. - [Blind Drive 2021](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/blind-drive-2021/): On 18th October 2021, Galloways Society for the Blind held a Blind Driving Day at the Three Sisters Circuit in Wigan. This day gave blind and partially sighted people the... - [Making the Most of what you can See - Monday 22nd November 2021](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/making-the-most-of-what-you-can-see-monday-22nd-november-2021/): This is a free half day course for people with sight loss. Carers, family members and anyone who works with people with sight loss are also welcome. It will cover... - [Sector 3's Spotlight of the Month is Walthew House.....](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-is-sector-3s-spotlight-of-the-month-click-the-link-below/): https://www.sector3sk.org/spotlight-of-the-month - [Volunteer Newsletter January 2021](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/volunteer-newsletter-january-2021/): Happy New Year! I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas period, and that you are looking forward to a much happier 2021. As you can probably imagine, I... - [£2,148 raised!](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/2148-raised/): We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas Raffle this year, we have raised a HUGE £2,148!! Thank you to Asda... - [Youth Club Residential - Sept 2020](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/youth-club-residential-sept-2020/): Our young people enjoyed another fun packed outdoor activity weekend! The children loved learning new skills and sharing these inclusive experiences with the group. - [Welcome back!!](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/welcome-back/): It was great to see some of our service users back today! The bacon and sausage butties went down a treat! - [We have been nominated for an award!](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/vernon/): We’re delighted to have been chosen as one of the 14 finalists of The Vernon Building Society Community Awards 2020! Please click here to vote now and show your support... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-24/): North West of England: local restrictions – what you can and cannot do from 31st July 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu5FPlheFkU&feature=emb_logo Social contact If you live in one of the affected areas, in order... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-23/): The Prime Minister has announced the following to take effect from 24th July 2020 Wearing a face covering will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets.Those who fail to wear a face... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19/): The Prime Minister has announced the following lockdown measures to be eased from Saturday 4th July: The two-metre social distancing restriction will be reduced to 'one metre plus' in EnglandBrits can also... - [Newsletter: April 2020](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/newsletter-april-2020/): Welcome to Walthew House News. For this issue we are focussing on howWalthew House has been responding to the coronavirus crisis. Although we staged a phased shutdown of the building... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-2/): NEW GOVERNMENT RULE CHANGES: From 13 June, you will be able to:Form a ‘support bubble’ with one other household if you live alone or are a single parent with dependent... - [Update 2nd June 2020](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/update-2nd-june-2020/): We are getting enquiries from people who would like to know when Walthew House will be fully open again.  We can say definitely that this won’t be in June, and... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-3/): Walthew House – Please note that this will be our last regular weekly bulletin but we will let you know of any important updates. We are still here and available... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-4/): Walthew House is still able to offer Care Packages for people in Stockport with a sight or hearing loss. The packages are tailored to each individual and aim to keep... - [Service During COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/service-during-covid-19/): Due to the impact of COVID-19, services provided at Walthew House have ceased. However, we have adapted existing services and created new ones to reduce isolation for people in Stockport... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-5/): The Government updated their guidelines in relation to COVID19 on Sunday 10th May at 7pm. The new guidelines are as follows:Stay at home as much as possibleWork from home if you... - [Pilates with Donna Finnie](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/pilates-with-donna-finnie/): We're pleased to announce we've teamed up with local Pilates instructor Donna Finnie to create a series of 4 different exercise videos you can try in your home. - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-6/): Department of Health & Social Care – Anyone over 65 with symptoms OR anyone symptomatic who needs to leave their home for work can now book a coronavirus test online... - [Chair Based Exercises](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/chair-based-exercises/): We're proud to present you with 4 exercise videos you can do in your home, in collaboration with Life Leisure. - [Volunteer Newsletter: May 2020](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/volunteer-newsletter-may-2020/): Mays Newsletter covering out new collage, Walthew House Cup, Collection Boxes and an update on Making More Happen - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-7/): Walthew House – We are offering a new support service ‘WalkMyWay’ which has been put in place to encourage exercise and maintain positive communication during these isolating times.  If you... - [Lockdown Update](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/lockdown-update/): Walthew House - We have started Tech 1-2-1 which is a support service from the comfort of your own home. You might have technical or digital needs, need help with... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-8/): The Government has confirmed that social distancing and lockdown guidelines will be reviewed this week. We will share updates with you as soon as we have them.Stockport's Local Assistance Scheme... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-9/): Walthew House – is closed over the bank holiday weekend but any messages will be picked up at 12 noon on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Stockport Council - The... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-10/): RNIB - Following the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK, and following current Government public health guidelines, RNIB’s library landlord has taken the difficult decision to close the site where their... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-11/): Stockport Council - In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, Stockport Council has launched a job matching website to help support employers with vacancies and individuals across the borough who are... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-12/): Health Secretary Matt Hancock is urging people to abide by Government guidelines in relation to exercise and social distancing. Although the majority are following the guidelines there are some people... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-13/): RNIB Campaigns are continuing to make sure Government communications on COVID-19 are accessible. Please email campaigns@rnib.org.uk if you come across something that is not accessible.Pre-payment energy meters. If you have a pre-payment... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-14/): Stockport Council wants to support their most vulnerable residents, and are asking anyone with access to the internet to visit their website if they have queries relating to regular council services, such as Bin Collections, Council Tax payments or Benefits. https://www.stockport.gov.uk/news/statement-on-covid-19 Deaf... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-15/): 10 Downing Street has written to every household in the country to highlight the Government advice on coronavirus. To get the letter in an accessible format, you can email publiccorrespondence@cabinetoffice.gov.uk (a BSL... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-16/): Stockport Council has introduced a dedicated coronavirus helpline for vulnerable people. It means that the most vulnerable people in Stockport will be able to access support and advice Monday to... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-17/): The Government is now providing support for clinically extremely vulnerable people where you will receive free food boxes containing essential supplies and household items. You can apply online by clicking this link: Government Register or... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-18/): NEW GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS:  You can ONLY leave the house for the following: Shopping for basic necessitiesOne form of exercise a dayAny medical need/care for vulnerable personTraveling to and from work,... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-19/): NEW GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS:  You can ONLY leave the house for the following: Shopping for basic necessitiesOne form of exercise a dayAny medical need/care for vulnerable personTraveling to and from work,... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-20/): NEW GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS:  You can ONLY leave the house for the following: Shopping for basic necessitiesOne form of exercise a dayAny medical need/care for vulnerable personTraveling to and from work,... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-21/): NEW GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS:  You can ONLY leave the house for the following: Shopping for basic necessitiesOne form of exercise a dayAny medical need/care for vulnerable personTraveling to and from work,... - [INFORMATION BULLETIN – COVID-19](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/information-bulletin-covid-19-22/): Walthew House has hearing aid batteries and we can get them to you. Walthew House Face to face counselling is suspended.  We are currently offering telephone counselling as well as Zoom... - [Walthew House Coronavirus Action Plan](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-coronavirus-action-plan/): Coronavirus – Policy Coronavirus has spread and there is now a risk that it will become established in the UK.  This document sets out the action plan for Walthew House.... - [Peoples History Museum](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/peoples-history-museum/): We had a brilliant trip to the People's History Museum. - [Chocolate Truffle Workshop](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/chocolate-truffle-workshop/): Louise from Chocolate Collective hosted a brilliant chocolate truffle workshop. - [Volunteer Newsletter: February 2020](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/newsletter-february-2020/): The February newsletter covers the Stockport Country FC bucket collection success, special thanks to volunteers and upcoming opportunities. - [Ryan Lewis – Professional Football Coach and Tutor](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/ryan-lewis-professional-football-coach-and-tutor/): Youth Club really enjoyed a fun session led by Ryan Lewis including learning all about his professional journey as a football player and a coach. - [Darts "It's a Knockout!"](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/darts-its-a-knockout/): Walthew House and Stockport Disability Darts League partnered up to deliver “It’s a Knock Out!”. Our service users competed against each other as well as some league players. It was... - [Newsletter: January 2020](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/newsletter-january-2020/): As part of our Lottery-funded Making More Happen project, Walthew House recently teamed up with ARC, the creative arts and well-being charity in Stockport, to create a beautiful piece of... - [Breakfast with Signing Santa](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/breakfast-with-signing-santa/): Walthew House welcomed lots of children for games, breakfast and even had a visit from Santa himself bearing gifts! We played lots of games and the children enjoyed having their... - [Christmas Stockings Workshop](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/christmas-stockings-workshop/): We held a lovely Christmas workshop with the help of Lucy Burgess. Our service users enjoyed decorating their own Christmas stockings which they took home and it goes without saying... - [Christmas Lights at Dunham Massey](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/christmas-lights-at-dunham-massey/): What a lovely way to start December.  Our service users of all ages enjoyed the Christmas Lights at Dunham Massey.  The light show was amazing, the music played in the... - [Carol Service](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/carol-service/): This year's Carol Service included performances from Stockport Community Choir and The Walthew House Steel Band. All were welcome and there were refreshments after the service. It was a lovely... - [Christmas Fair](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/christmas-fair/): Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Fair in November 2019. Stallholders had the most beautiful crafts and Christmas goodies for sale. Thank you to our volunteers who made... - [Quiz Night](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/quiz-night/): Thank you to everyone who came along to our annual Volunteers' Party & Quiz Night in November 2019! As usual with our events, the quiz was fully accessible to people... - [Auction & Hotpot Night](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/auction-hotpot-night-2/): Our Auction & Hotpot Night in October 2019 was a huge success, raising £1,800 for Walthew House! Thank you to everyone who made a pre-bid, or bought a ticket and... - [Newsletter: Countdown to Christmas](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/newsletter-countdown-to-christmas/): Christmas 2019 got off to a very early start at Walthew House with a Christmas card making session in August! With paper hats, turkey sandwiches, mince pies and some fabulous... - [ARC Tactile workshop](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/arc-tactile-workshop/): This was a wonderful tactile ceramic tile workshop held by ARC. Our service users created their own piece under the theme “What Walthew House Means to Me”. - [Robinsons Brewery Tour](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/robinsons-brewery-tour/): What a great tour Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre gave us! Our service users enjoyed a tour around the brewery, they got to meet Hopnik and Bobek the brewery’s shire horses... - [Etherow Sailing Club](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/etherow-sailing-club/): Walthew House teamed up with Etherow Country Park Sailing Club to get a taste of sailing in their Wayfarers as well as riding in the club's safety boat. The typical... - [Trentham Gardens](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/trentham-gardens/): We enjoyed a lovely trip to Trentham Gardens. Our service users enjoyed the stunning gardens, a return trip on the Miss Elizabeth boat, lovely food, nice shops and a few... - [Hard of Hearing Boat Trip on the New Horizons](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/hard-of-hearing-boat-trip-on-the-new-horizons/): Our Hard of Hearing Group had a lovely time on the New Horizons Canal Boat followed by lunch. - [American Friends – Cake Decorating and Afternoon Tea](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/american-friends-cake-decorating-and-afternoon-tea/): - [Newsletter: Summer 2019](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/newsletter-summer-2019/): We will be piloting a new one-day course in the autumn - Making the Most of your Hearing – designed to help people with mild to moderate hearing loss, people... ## Pages - [Current Jobs](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/current-jobs/): [jobpost] - [Our Impact](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/our-impact/): What Walthew House does and the impact it has. - [Whistleblowing Policy](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-policies/whistleblowing-policy/): Creation Date: Nik Noone Sept 2025Authorised By: Racheal Zimbler Sept 2025Next Review Date: Sept 2027 1. Purpose and Scope Walthew House is committed to the highest standards of openness, integrity,... - [Befriending Service](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/befriending-service/): Supporting People with Sight Loss Through Social Connection - [Safeguarding Adults Policy](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-policies/safeguarding-adults-policy/): This policy outlines our approach to preventing harm, responding to concerns, and promoting the wellbeing of the people we support. - [Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-policies/child-protection-and-safeguarding-policies-and-procedures/): This document outlines Walthew Houses safeguarding policy and procedures for the protection of children and young people at risk. - [Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-policies/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-policy/): This policy outlines our approach to ensuring that our services, workplace, and community engagement reflect these values. - [Confidentiality Policy](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-policies/confidentiality-policy/): This policy promotes best practices in information security and confidentiality to ensure sensitive data remains protected at all times. - [Complaints, Compliments and Comments Policy](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-policies/complaints-compliments-and-comments-policy/): Creation Date: Nina Chesworth July 2025  Authorised By: Nik Noone August 2025  Next Review Date: August 2026 1. Policy Statement Walthew House is committed to delivering services with the highest... - [Walthew House Policies](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/walthew-house-policies/): Our policies are designed to protect both you and us while creating a safe, empowering, respectful, and reliable experience for everyone. - [Counselling Services](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/counselling-services/): Important:Unfortunately we are currently unable to accept referrals into the counselling service due to funding pressures Struggling to Cope With Sight Loss?Sight loss counselling is an invaluable resource for addressing... - [Training and Raising Awareness](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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.Discounts available for Friends of Walthew House... - [Advocacy & Information](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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... - [Stockport Beer and Cider Festival 2023](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/beer-festival/): Stockport Beer and Cider Festival 2023 Walthew House is very much looking forward to being the Stockport Beer and Cider Festival official charity again this year, which takes place at... - [Friends of Walthew House](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/fowh/): Become a Friend of Walthew House We are extending an invitation to our wider community to become a Friend of Walthew House. Our charity is funded by donations and local... - [Walthew House Cup 2023](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/whcup23/): The Walthew House Cup 2023 It’s that time of year again… The Walthew House Cup is back for 2023! Teams from across Stockport will be testing their bowling skills, whilst... - [Take on 250](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/take-on-250/): Take on 250 for Walthew House Every day in the UK, 250 people begin to lose their sight. That's why we need you to Take on 250 for Walthew House.... - [Order Completed](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/tickets-order/): [tec_tickets_success] - [Tickets Checkout](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/tickets-checkout/): [tec_tickets_checkout] - [Room Hire](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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,... - [Stockport Treasure Trail](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/fundraising/stockport-treasure-trail/): - [Activities and Classes](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/activities-classes/): We have a weekly timetable of regular events, we also run workshops at certain times in the year and there are annual events.Weekly Activities at Walthew HouseMondayThe centre opens at... - [Making the Most of What You Can See Course](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/making-the-most-of-what-you-can-see-course/): Making the Most of What You Can See CourseMaking the Most of What You can See is a one day course for people with deteriorating sight for:People who have been... - [Making the Most of Your Hearing](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/making-the-most-of-your-hearing/): Making the Most of Your Hearing CourseMaking the Most of Your Hearing is a one-day course for:People with mild to moderate hearing lossPeople with deteriorating hearing Carers and family members... - [Corporate Fundraising](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/corporate-fundraising/): How your business can support usCorporate fundraising is a brilliant way to get your colleagues involved in something new and exciting! Each year we are delighted to receive the support... - [Community Fundraising](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/communityfundraising/): We are lucky to receive the support of many community groups and organisations, and we are proud to be a part of the caring Stockport community.Our team regularly give talks... - [Regular Groups](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/regular-groups/): Regular Groups / Other ServicesWalthew WalkersDo you have a sight loss or work with people who do?  Do you miss walking at speed or leisure in a safe accessible environment? ... - [Making More Happen](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/making-more-happen/): Making More HappenMaking More Happen is a Walthew House Project supported by The National Lottery Community FundBarrier to Communication Sight or hearing loss can create barriers to communication and participation... - [Get Involved](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/get-involved/): FundraisingVolunteeringDonate - [Resource Centre](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/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. People can try out assistive equipment... - [Our History](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/our-history/): Did you know Walthew House has existed since 1865? Read on to learn more about our journey to the present day.Who was John Walthew?Discover the story of the the founder... - [Fundraising](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/fundraising/): Walthew House is a local independent charity and we are reliant on fundraising and donations to provide a range of practical and emotional support for people in Stockport with a... - [Testimonials](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/testimonials/): See what our amazing clients have to say about us below. If you're a client who would like to leave feedback you can do so here: https://feedback.walthewhouse.org.uk/ - [Volunteering](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/volunteering/): Volunteer for Walthew HouseWalthew House relies on its volunteers and welcomes your financial support or contribution as a volunteer.Volunteer EnquiryOver 100 volunteers support Walthew House on a regular basis. We... - [Services](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/services/): How can Walthew HouseSupport me?Social activities and groups for adults including walking group, tech support, over 18s groups, art and craft, steel band, luncheon club and trips out, with groups... - [News](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/news/): - [Volunteer](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/volunteer-2/): Our VolunteersLorem ipsum dolor sit ametNick PatersonSupport StaffNick PatersonSupport StaffMichael ClarkSupport StaffStacy HendersonSupport StaffAnnabel FlowSupport StaffSintra CasperSupport StaffPeter AmborsonSupport StaffDean SolistSupport StaffOrman StarskiSupport StaffAlen CraigSupport StaffPatricia OlmartSupport StaffSean NicksonSupport StaffFrequently... - [About](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/about/): We work ToguetherLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Dui vivamus arcu felis bibendum ut tristique et egestas... - [Projects](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/projects/): Aenean Tortor At Risus Viverra AdipiscingRaised: $300,000 / Goal: $600,000Donate NowCommodo Sed Egestas Ogestas MringillaRaised: $300,000 / Goal: $600,000Donate NowUltricies Leointeger Malesuada NuncmaniaRaised: $300,000 / Goal: $600,000Donate NowTincidunt Tortor Aliquam... - [Contact Us](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/contact-us/): Get in TouchTelephone0161 480 2612Emailadmin@walthewhouse.org.ukFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/WalthewHouseAddressWalthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK2 6QSSend MessageHow to find Walthew HouseTravelling by car from the A6:Turn into Greek Street, at the junction by Stockport... - [Donate](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/donate/): HELP OUR ONGOING WORKMake a DonationDonations allow us to provide tailored support within the community and make a real difference to local people with a sight or hearing loss. We... - [Home](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/): Welcome toWalthew HouseWe are a local charity providing practical and emotional support for people in Stockport living with sight or hearing loss.How we can help youAdvocacy & InformationOur advocacy and... - [Privacy Policy](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/privacy-policy/): We want all website visitors to feel confident and comfortable with how we use any personal information shared with us. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use and... - [FAQ](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/faq/): Frequently Asked Questions What does Walthew House do? Walthew House is an independent charity in Stockport that provides practical and emotional support to people who are Blind, Visually Impaired, Deaf,... - [Meet the Team](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/meet-the-team/): The Hearts Behind Our WorkOur charity’s work would not be possible without the support of a team of dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to support us. Thank... - [Blog](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/blog/): --- # Navigation - [Main Documentation Index](https://walthewhouse.org.uk/llms.txt): Return to the main documentation overview Website: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/ Donate: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/donate/ Contact: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/contact-us/ Advocacy & Information: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/advocacy-information/ Activities & Classes: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/activities-classes/ Resource Centre: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/resource-centre/ Training & Raising Awareness: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/training-and-raising-awareness/ Counselling Services: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/counselling-services/ Room Hire: https://walthewhouse.org.uk/room-hire/ Social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WalthewHouse/ | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/walthewhouse/ | YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-rKaVs4NW3Efi_3elre5A Registered Charity No: 1167749 | Company No: 09306241 Preferred contact: admin@walthewhouse.org.uk Keywords: “sight loss support Stockport”, “hearing aid advice Stockport”, “BSL awareness training Stockport”, “sensory loss charity near me”, “room hire Stockport Shaw Heath”