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Henshaws' charity supports people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations.
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Music and expressive arts at Henshaws Specialist College 💙
 
Creative sessions that support communication, wellbeing and confidence! ⭐

#HenshawsSpecialistCollege #ExpressiveArts #Wellbeing
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January 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Artmakers Curate Wall 🧡 

A new monthly showcase celebrating one of our Artmakers each month, sharing their individual creativity and artistic voices 🥰

#HenshawsArts
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January 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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📞 Important phone line update

Our main number 0300 222 5555 is currently experiencing technical issues.

In the meantime, please use this temporary contact number:
👉 02045 497065

Our phone lines will be open until 4.30pm today.

Thank you for your patience while we get this sorted 💗
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January 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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We’re hiring an Assistant Care Manager at Henshaws Specialist College 💙

A leadership role supporting young people through high-quality, person-centred care.

📅 Apply by 31st Jan, 12 noon

🔗 https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/henshaws/jobs/assistant-care-manager-59636/en/

#CareCareers #SENDCare
A young woman in a powered wheelchair smiles widely while sitting outside in a green garden area, holding an orange ice lolly. She is turned towards another person with long brown hair. Overlaid text reads: “We’re hiring! Assistant Care Manager. Salary £31,241.60. Location: Harrogate. Closing date: 31st Jan, 12 noon.” Henshaws logo and colourful branded shapes are visible.
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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From visiting the Dingle farmhouse… to helping decorate it 🧶📺

After our trip to Emmerdale Studios, we’re excited to be creating a blanket for the Dingle family farmhouse made up of squares crocheted by our wonderful Henshaws community. 💙

#HenshawsSpecialistCollege #CreativeCommunity #Emmerdale
A students and staff stand smiling outside Emmerdale Studios, posing in front of a large black sign with “EMMERDALE” written in white letters on a brick wall, only partially visible. A student sits on the Dingle family farmhouse sofa at Emmerdale Studios, smiling. He is wearing glasses, a dark jacket and a lanyard. The sofa is covered with bright crocheted blankets.
January 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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💚 Daisy’s story is all about confidence, independence and trying new things.

"Having a visual impairment doesn’t stop you from doing your favourite things."

Read her story:
https://www.henshaws.org.uk/news/daisy-having-fun-and-learning-new-skills/

#Henshaws #SightLoss #YoungPeople
Daisy, a young woman with glasses, wearing a pink Henshaws t-shirt, Santa hat and festive tinsel, smiles while holding an inflatable guitar during a Christmas performance. Other performers wearing Santa hats and holding inflatable instruments stand beside her. Daisy stands on a large paddleboard on a canal with two other young people. All three wear life jackets and hold paddles. Daisy stands in the centre holding a red paddle, while the others stand at either end. Daisy sits smiling on a yellow office chair during her work experience at Henshaws’ head office. She wears glasses and a cream hoodie, with desks, computers and colleagues working in the background of the open-plan office.
January 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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We’re proud to be Up & Running’s Charity of the Year. 💜

Their support will help us continue empowering people living with disabilities to achieve their ambitions and live with confidence. 

Thank you, Up & Running 💜

#CharityOfTheYear #Fundraising #Henshaws
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January 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Our Artmaker survey highlights the power of creativity and community:
91% feel they belong, 87% feel more confident and 89% have learnt a new skill.

Thank you to everyone who shared 💛

Full results here: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/news/artmaker-voice-results-2025-what-our-community-told-us/
A smiling Artmaker stands outdoors holding a colourful handmade rainbow artwork. Overlaid text reads “What our Artmakers told us”. Decorative arts-themed icons surround the text, and the Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre logo appears at the bottom. Speech bubble graphic containing a quote: “These results reflect the voices of our Artmakers and show the positive effect that creativity, support and community can have.” The quote is attributed to Lisa, Head of the Arts and Crafts Centre.
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Find us wherever you scroll 💗

We’re now on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Threads and Bluesky, sharing more stories than ever.

Find our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/henshaws

#Henshaws #SocialImpact #Inclusion
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January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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We’re part of the Co-op Local Community Fund!  💚

Co-op members can vote for Henshaws to help fund fun, inclusive activities for children with sight loss, building confidence and independence.

Find out more and choose your cause: https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/95227

#CoopCommunityFund
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January 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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A brilliant end to our Thank-a-thon 💜

Colleagues from across Henshaws personally thanked over 250 supporters today. We’re so grateful for the community behind everything we do.

#ThankAThon #ThankYou
A collage of four Henshaws staff members holding handwritten signs. One colleague says they called 40 supporters, while others say they called 10 supporters each. The photos were taken in office and outdoor settings. A collage of four Henshaws staff members holding signs saying they each called 10 supporters.
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Katie spreading the appreciation 💜

Our thank-a-thon continues! 

#ThankAThon #Grateful #HenshawsFamily
Katie, smiling and wearing a Henshaws lanyard, stands in an office holding a handwritten sign that reads: "Hello I'm Katie :) I've called 40 of our wonderful supporters today! Thank you".
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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A day full of thank yous 💜

We’re so grateful to everyone who supports Henshaws.

#ThankAThon #ThankYou
Laura, smiling in an office, holds a sign reading, "Hi, I'm Laura and I've called 10 of our incredible supporters today!"
January 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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It’s our Thank-a-thon 💜

Today, colleagues from across Henshaws are coming together to personally thank the supporters who make our work possible.

From all of us at Henshaws – thank you 💜

#ThankAThon #ThankYou
January 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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We’re recruiting a Tutor at Henshaws Specialist College (Harrogate)💙 

Support young adults with SEND through inclusive teaching that builds confidence and independence.

📅 Apply by 30th Jan 2026
👉 https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/henshaws/jobs/tutor-60063/en/

#SENDCareers
An adult sits beside a student at a desk, supporting her with a learning activity. The student is smiling and wearing glasses and a blue hoodie with a Henshaws lanyard. Overlaid text reads: “We’re hiring! Tutor. Salary £26,637.44. Location Harrogate. Closing date 30th January, 12 noon.” The Henshaws logo appears in the top corner.
January 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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💗 Blog update: Access to Work

People new to GOV.UK One Login now need to prove their identity to access the Access to Work online claims portal.

Read more: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/hints-and-tips/access-to-work-online-claims-portal-explained/

#AccessToWork
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January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Become an Artmaker at Henshaws 💛

In this video, Hannah shares why Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough feels like home. A safe, welcoming place where worries stay outside and creativity can shine.

https://www.henshaws.org.uk/arts-crafts-centre/be-an-art-maker/

#InclusiveArts
January 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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January is Braille Literacy Month, celebrating the birthday of Louis Braille 💚

Braille supports independence and communication for people living with sight loss, opening up learning, work and everyday life.

We're celebrating the power of braille this month and always!

#BrailleLiteracyMonth
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January 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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We’re recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant at Henshaws 💗

Help keep our Specialist College and Arts & Crafts Centre clean, safe and welcoming. Morning and afternoon hours available.

View this role and more:
https://www.henshaws.org.uk/careers/current-vacancies/
A smiling woman wearing glasses and an apron stands in a bright arts and crafts workspace, holding a colourful abstract artwork. Storage boxes and shelves are visible behind her. An orange graphic overlay includes the text: “We’re hiring! Housekeeping Assistant. Location – Harrogate & Knaresborough. Closing date – 19th January at 12 noon.”
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Welcome back to Henshaws Specialist College 💙

We’re excited to see our students back after the Christmas break and ready for a new term of learning and growth!

#HenshawsSpecialistCollege
A smiling Henshaws College student wearing glasses and red ear defenders, dressed in a warm jacket, sits indoors. The image includes Henshaws Specialist College branding and the words “Welcome Back” displayed prominently across the centre.
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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On the 12th day of Christmas, Henshaws gave to me… 12 days of laughter! 🌟🎄

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 #12DaysOfHenshaws
January 5, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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On the 11th day of Christmas, Henshaws gave to me… 11 happy students! 🌟🎄

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 #12DaysOfHenshaws
January 4, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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On the 10th day of Christmas, Henshaws gave to me… 10 music moments! 🌟🎄

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 #12DaysOfHenshaws
January 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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On the 9th day of Christmas, Henshaws gave to me… 9 fundraising heroes! 🌟🎄

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 #12DaysOfHenshaws #InclusiveChristmas
January 2, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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On the 8th day of Christmas, Henshaws gave to me… 8 hands-a-helping! 🌟🎄

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 #12DaysOfHenshaws #InclusiveChristmas #FestiveFun
January 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM