The Greenaway Workshop was created in 1981. The workshop was built by Derbyshire County Council in response to negotiations with organisations, most notably the Rotary Club of Matlock.

The opening ceremony was performed by Matthew Parris M.P. on 20th November 1981 and on the 27th July 1982 the Workshop was visited by HRH Princess Anne.

A need was recognised for the provision of useful work for local disabled people, within the limitations of their individual disabilities, be they physical or mental.

People who attend the Workshop gain a great deal, not least a greater sense of self-esteem from their achievements.

People feel valued for their skills and gain much from the social aspect of being in the workplace and the friendships made.

Each person recieves payment for the hours worked subject to the state benefit restrictions and limits which are in force.

Greenaway Workshop is a charity recieving a small grant from the County Council, but we are also dependent on the income from our turnover of completed work. We are therefore reliant on the local community to provide us with work.

Referrals to become a new worker, can be made to the Manager at the Workshop.

Your support will be gratefully received and we hope you will continue to come to the workshop for all your printing and chair repair requirements.