Broadacres community grant helps Knaresborough charity continue to bloom

A Knaresborough-based charity supporting people with disabilities and sight loss is continuing its work thanks to funding from Broadacres Housing Association.

Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre, part of Henshaws, has received funding from our Community Development Fund to support its horticultural workshop.

The centre provides a welcoming and creative space for people with disabilities and additional support needs to become “Art Makers”, taking part in tailored workshops and training designed to build skills, confidence and independence.

The funding will be used to purchase seeds, bulbs and equipment for the horticultural workshop, where participants grow plants from seed. These plants are then sold or used in the centre’s café, helping to support the charity’s wider work.

Flora Simpson, Philanthropy Manager at Henshaws, said,

“Every step of the process encourages independence and a sense of achievement, helping our Art Makers to learn useful new skills and recognise their self-worth.

“We are very grateful for the grant. As we move through spring, this funding will go a long way in helping us buy the seeds, bulbs, starter kits and equipment we need.”

Henshaws has a long history of supporting people with sight loss and disabilities, dating back to 1810. Today, the charity works with individuals, families and carers across the North, providing specialist support, creative opportunities and community connections.

The Arts and Crafts Centre in Knaresborough offers a calm and supportive environment where people can develop their creativity, build confidence and connect with others.

Find out more about Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre

To learn more or get involved, visit: The Henshaws website here.

Supporting local communities across North Yorkshire

We have recently merged our Community Development Fund and our Sustainability Fund to create our newly formed Community and Sustainability Fund. This will enable us to support more local organisations, groups and projects in the communities where we have homes across North Yorkshire, including Knaresborough and surrounding areas. All funding decisions are made by our customers.