Charities

Sense is the national voluntary organisation supporting and campaigning for people who are deafblind or have associated disabilities, their families, their carers, and professionals who work with them. People of all ages and with widely varying conditions use Sense's specialist services. Founded as a parents self-help group in 1955, Sense is now the leading national organisation working with deafblind people. Sense offers advice, help and information to deafblind people and their families; supports families through a national network and local branches; runs a holiday programme for deafblind children and adults; has communicator-guides and one-to-one inventor support; offers training and consultancy. Our minicom number, should you ever need it is, 020 7272 9648.

We provide care and support services that enable disabled and older people to make their own choices over how they want to live their lives. We support people to live in their own homes and within their community; from providing care in the home, to supporting them in social activities or education, managing their own PA and finances, to providing training; we’ve got it all covered. SIL was formed by a group of disabled people and continues to be led by the people that need us; around half of our Trustees are service users or family carers. We think this makes us who we are; a charity which is committed to helping people to live as independently as possible. Helping them live confidently within their own homes and making their own choices over how they want to live their lives. Their knowledge and experiences help to inform our decisions and drive us as an organisation. Our focus is on people not profits. SIL’S Vision - To enable people affected by disabilities to exercise choice and control, to live independent lives, and to actively participate in society. SIL’S Mission Statement - The provider of choice for individual care and support, empowering people to lead an independent life. We work in partnership with Local Authorities, the Health Service and other voluntary and local organisations and individuals to improve the lives of disabled and older people and their family carers, and to facilitate their participation in and integration into society.

Set in an acre of woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon, we look after, and help preserve, some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world. Our work at Shaldon Wildlife Trust is vital to the long-term survival of many animals at risk of extinction in their natural habitat. The animals here benefit from a very high standard of care. From the design of exhibits to nutrition and veterinary support, we are able to maintain a diverse collection of healthy animals. Through the specialist care of our dedicated staff and volunteers, we contribute to the long-term survival of species through regular breeding. None of our animals have been taken from the wild; the majority were born in our zoo or come from other collections taking part in specific breeding programmes to ensure their survival. We are also involved with several in-situ conservation projects around the world.

Shaw Trust Accessibility Services supports businesses, public sector organisations and charities to create an accessible digital environment. We offer a free accessibility shapshot that provides details on the basic level of accessibility for your digital platforms. Out team of disabled testers can provide unique insights that will help you develop more accessible tools for your customers/users. We can also support you on your accessibility journey and provide a certification that can be displayed on your digital tools. For more information please get in touch with our team.

Sheffield Environmental Movement (SEM) is a Charity focusing on engaging Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic people & Refugees (BAMER) to enable access and participation in the natural environment to improve health and well-being.