Seashell

Seashell is a charity transforming the young lives of those with the most complex disabilities.

Seashell is dedicated to providing a creative, happy and secure environment for children and young people with complex learning disabilities and additional communication needs. Seashell offers a holistic approach with Seashell Royal School Manchester, Seashell Royal College Manchester, our 17 home-from-home care houses and our sports, health and wellbeing offer. Seashell focuses on the extended fa

mily that cares for each one of our students and residents and about the difference that can be made to all those connected lives. We strive to include the whole family and the wider community in the life experience of our children and young people.

29/05/2026

We've had some time in the spotlight recently with lots of press coverage celebrating our work!

Our staff and students have done a brilliant job explaining the importance of our organisation to the media, and we've had outlets including the BBC, Granada and Manchester Evening News showcasing our stories.

In this video we hear from Laneyle and Sam, our student ambassadors who were interviewed by the BBC. They told reporters all about the new Ged Mason Building opening and what it means to them to finally be enjoying the new facilities.

You can see lots more of our recent coverage on our website. Just navigate to What's On - News.

28/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome in four excellent supporters to show them where their generous donations have been spent.

Simon and Hayley Showman from the Showman Rose Foundation saw the climbing wall the foundation funded and Hayley even had a go herself! Of course, she had some expert tips from our Active team and College student Tin.

We also welcomed Stephen and Kath Lowe from the The Stoller Charitable Trust. The trust funded our new sports hall.

Both these facilities are in our new Ged Mason Building and can be used by staff and students from both Royal College Manchester and Royal School Manchester, as well as being hired by the wider community.

It's great when we're able to show donors what they've helped fund and how invaluable it is to Seashell. Thank you everyone for coming in!

27/05/2026

Thank you so much to the BlueSpark Foundation for funding this wonderful Floatsation equipment!

This swimming aid is made of foam-like balls and supports flexibility, independence and stability in the water for all ages and abilities.

Here's some of our Royal School Manchester students enjoying using the equipment during a session in the Bertie Broome Swimming Pool.

26/05/2026

Work experience opportunities for people with complex needs can be life changing.

At Seashell, we're proud to offer a range of work experience placements for our Royal College Manchester students, many of which have led to permanent voluntary or paid positions after leaving Seashell.

If you're a business looking to make a meaningful difference, we're here to support you. Come along to our Careers Showcase event on 17 June, 9:30-11:30am, where you can hear from current businesses, staff and students and have your questions answered.

To book your place please contact [email protected].

25/05/2026

Get ready for an amazing half term!

We're excited to share our range of inclusive activities over this half term, including the return of our popular Learn to Swim Crash Course, Community Cycling and Fitness Sessions*.

Use the Active Booking Portal to reserve your space, and view the full timetable of sessions with prices: https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/seashell-active-online-booking-portal/

Thank you for being a part of our active community!

*Please note fitness sessions require a gym induction in our new space. Please email [email protected] to book your induction.

24/05/2026

Thank you so much to Team Laltex, who very bravely jumped out of a plane to support Seashell!

The fearless five raised over £2,000 by taking the 11,000ft leap. This amazing total will support us to continue transforming the young lives of those with the most complex needs.

"It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will never forget and it’s an honour to support such a brilliant cause," said Jess, one of the brave bunch.

We're so grateful to Laltex for being such incredible supporters - they recently received the King's Awards for Enterprise for their exceptional work with us. THANK YOU!

23/05/2026

Strictly Seashell 2026 may be over, but we're not over it!

For this Strictly Saturday, we chatted to some of our recent and previous dancers all about their experience - including learning to dance, advice to future dancers, and their favourite parts about the event.

Keep an eye out for our full video coming soon, and our showstopping total!

22/05/2026

We were delighted to take part in the recent Natspec Parliament, which is a twice-yearly online discussion hosted by five different SEND Colleges across England and Wales.

Discussions included topics such as the SEND White Paper and public transport, and our College Student Council shared powerful reflections about their experiences.

In a discussion about transport, Luke used his communication aid to share that he enjoys using public transport to go shopping. Kaitlin shared her frustrations around limited wheelchair space on buses when accessing the community, which led to a wider discussion around accessibility restrictions.

"I was incredibly proud of how confidently our students spoke in front of such a large audience – they were articulate, brave, and ensured their voices were heard," said Maureen, College Teacher.

21/05/2026

For David Attenborough's 100th birthday, we had some very exotic animal friends visiting our school!

Thank you to Boo's Mobile Zoo for showing us these beautiful animals, which include a boa snake, meerkat, owl, tortoise, skinny pig, and a tegu lizard.

Our students enjoyed meeting the different animals, feeling their different textures and holding them.

20/05/2026

We have now posted our response to the SEND White Paper on our website.

In it, we outline how Seashell welcomes the ambition of the SEND White Paper reforms and the focus on better outcomes for children, young adults and families.

At Seashell, we’re clear: the success of these reforms depends on fully recognising and supporting those with the most complex disabilities, ensuring access to the right specialist provision, a skilled workforce, and strong multi-agency collaboration.

We look forward to working with the Department for Education and Local Authorities to help shape a system that delivers real, lasting change.

Address

Stanley Road
Stockport
SK86RQ

Website

http://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/

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