Welcome to Dame Hannahs
Our mission is simple, to empower, advocate and enrich the lives of adults with disabilities.
Our services
Working at its main site at Ivybridge, about 11 miles from Plymouth – Dame Hannahs provides learning, care, support and fun for adults with a range of disabilities, including: Hannahwood – an innovative transition project for young adults - therapies and supported activities. Our holistic approach offers professional support from our therapists, educationalists, expert medical staff and a care team.
#STOPthePressure
To raise awareness of #STOPthePressure day, Dame Hannah’s wrote a poem called "Under Pressure" and created this amazing video, which was submitted to the community Tissue Viability Team’s, Pressure Damage Prevention poem competition.I am pleased to say that we won! Congratulation and a big thank you to all those involved.
What's happening at Dame Hannahs...
Classic Austin 7 Car to raise funds for Dame Hannahs
A Saltash couple are very generously donating their 1936/28 Austin 7 to Dame Hannahs. Having driven their beloved car across the Americas they have decided it is time to part with it while supporting a charity close to their hearts. They are now raffling
Newsletter July 2022
Everyone has enjoyed being out and about in the sunshine as well as facing the challenges of the recent heatwave. There have been several birthday celebrations as well as fun outings and activities. We have welcomed new volunteers and members of staff and
Lloyds team volunteer at Dame Hannahs
A group from Lloyds Bank spent a day volunteering at Dame Hannahs this week. The volunteers, who are based in Plymouth and Ivybridge, were from the Devon and Cornwall Commercial Team, supporting local businesses across the area.
Welcome to our intern Sammy
We are delighted to welcome University of Plymouth student Sammy to the Fundraising and Communications team. She is going to be working as an intern focusing on social media to help raise awareness of the Trust.
Newsletter June 2022
Our Jubilee party was one of the hightlights of this month along with birthday celebrations.
Kingsbridge Show
Come and visit our Refreshment Tent at the Kingsbridge Show. We will be serving delicious homemade cakes, cream teas, savoury food, and coffees and teas all day. All proceeds will go to Dame Hannahs
National Alpaca Open Day
Come along to the National Alpaca Open Day at Thorn Farm to meet and photograph the alpacas and learn about these endearing animals. Refreshments are available. Free Parking. No dogs please. All proceeds will go to Dame Hannahs.
Autumn Lunch
Book tickets now and bring along your friends to this fun Autumn event. There will be a delicious two course lunch with a flower arranging demonstration and a variety of gift stalls