About Us
Early Days
Barrow & District Disability Association (BDDA) was set up in 1981 by a group of disabled people and professionals interested in disability welfare. At first the organisation operated from the homes of various disabled people, then in 1987 we acquired two derelict terrace houses to use as a centre.
BDDA Grows
Over a period of thirteen years we fundraised to increase the size of the centre to four terraced houses, two extensions and an upper story to form our present day building which is called the Margaret Burrow Centre after one of the founder members.
The number of services and activities we provide has also increased accordingly to the present level. The organisation is managed overall by an executive committee and on a daily basis by staff and co-ordinators of sub-groups including, access, disability information and advise, fund raising, education, social activities and the youth section.
How we’re Funded
BDDA is an independent registered disability charity that raises its funds from various sources such as fundraising, service level agreements, grant and donations.
History of BDDA
The BDDA centre is located on School street just off the Oldham Street car park in the centre of the town.
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Access to the building and to disabled car parking area is to the rear of the building.
To view detailed maps of the location click here or on the compass at the bottom left hand corner of this page.
Meet the People
Margaret Burrow MBE
Honorary Secretary
Shirley Waters
Centre Manager
Deborah Robley
Funding Officer
Mark Preston
IT Tutor
Susan Hughes
IT Tutor
Jenny Le Roy
Dressmaking Tutor
Heléne Burrow
Art Tutor
Chris Atkinson
Soft Furnishings Tutor
Margaret Hall
Therapist
Where to Find Us
Dan Beckett
Willow Tree Cafe Chef
BDDA Executive
Steve Hague
Disability Advisor
Peter Clarke
Vice-Chairman & Access
Carole Barry
Member &
Youth Section
Julia White
Member
Margaret Burrow
Hon Secretary & Education
Alf Hadley
Member
Jean Waiting
Chairman & Fundraising
Des Barlow
Treasurer
David Bailey
Disability Advisor
Anne Robinson
Card Making Tutor
Hannah Gates
British Sign Language Tutor
Lisa Cassley
Minute Secretary
Linda Hadwen
Member
Trevor White
Member
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BDDA
71-77 School Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1EJ
Centre Opening Times
Tuesday to Friday
10:00am - 3:00pm
Telephone Lines Open
Monday to Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm