Talbot House, Manchester
| Founded | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Type | Not-for-profit organisation |
| Focus | Unpaid carers |
| Location | |
Region served | Manchester |
| Services | Advice and support |
| Website | www |
Talbot House, Manchester is a charity based in Newton Heath which supports families of children with learning difficulties. It is run by people who are parents of disabled children. It was started in 1976 by 4 mothers with disabled children. It was then known as the Peter Pan Centre. Bernie Wood joined them shortly after that and is still the manager. [1] Her son was born in 1978 with Down Syndrome.[2]
In 2010 it was given £50,000 by Chris Brown, a secret millionaire.[3] Manchester Masons gave them £15,000 in 2022.[4]
References
- ↑ "50 years of helping carers and their families - Talbot House celebrates anniversary". ITV. 22 May 2026. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Mum's heartbreaking confession as she admits putting net over baby's pram 'because I was ashamed'". Daily Mirror. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Thanks a million from community project". ManchesterEvening News. 14 October 2010. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "MCF gives Talbot House 15,000 grant". Manchester Masons. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2026.