Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston has been announced as an ambassador for Seashell Trust, and is set to host drama workshops to help improve the employability of Seashell's disabled students, in collaboration with TripleC and Royal College Manchester.

Chief Executive and Principal of Seashell Trust, Mark Geraghty, commented 'We are delighted to welcome Cherylee in new role as Seashell Trust ambassador. As a high-profile campaigner for the rights of people with a disability and someone who believes passionately in the value of the creative arts for young people with special needs, she is well placed to advocate on behalf of the charity'.