Sense Scunthorpe

18/07/2025

In June, Sense College Loughborough hosted their very own sports day! They had a fantastic day in the sun playing 'pass the pool noodle' and 'the bean bag throw'!

The college was full of team spirit! ☀️

17/07/2025

Smiling face with smiling eyes, smiling face with heart eyes. Do you recognise those descriptions? They’re emojis!

It’s and we wanted to highlight how you can make sure your emoji use is accessible!

You should:
- Limit your emojis, screen readers and text-to-speech software reads out emojis which can be really time consuming.

- The software being used will read out the name of the emoji – like the above – so don’t use them to replace words as they may change the context of what you’re trying to say.

16/07/2025

A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to the wonderful Wylde Green Inner Wheel Club, who’ve raised an incredible £1,200 for Sense this past year! 💜

Led by President Chrissy, the club have fundraised with heart and dedication to support Sense - and it truly shows. 🌟

We were over the moon to welcome them to TouchBase Pears to celebrate their amazing achievement. It was such a joy to say thank you face to face and share the difference their support is making in the lives of the people we support.

You’re all stars - thank you for making a difference!

Are you part of a Rotary Club or Inner Wheel Club looking for a Charity of the Year? We’d love to hear from you! Email community.team@sense.org.uk to get involved.

15/07/2025

Earlier this year, Will completed his first ever marathon, at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. He completed it in just 4 hours and 10 minutes 🏃‍♂️

Absolutely smashed it!

Will chose to run for Sense as he wanted to give back to a charity close to home:

“At a young age, Sense did a lot for my brother – taking him on holidays and giving him experiences that you and me wouldn’t think twice about. It’s a charity I can’t thank enough and I want to give back.”

We are so proud and grateful to have Will on 💜 His determination and generosity are helping us create more joyful, accessible experiences for people with complex disabilities.

11/07/2025

Love means nothing in tennis, but Safia has nothing but love for Sensory Tennis!

Wimbledon 2025 kicked off last week, bringing players and fans together to celebrate the event from all over the world.

Safia was super excited to get stuck in and has been 'rallying-up' the excitement for our new Sensory Tennis sessions at Clifton Park in Rotherham. She always gives everything a go and brings first class energy, no matter what activity she takes part in.

10/07/2025

On Sunday, we had the pleasure of attending the fantastic Parallel, a festival of inclusivity, held in Windsor!

The Sense Active and Community Teams were thrilled to set up our very own Decathlon and Sense sporting arena, offering a variety of sensory sports from rounders to snooker. It was an incredible day filled with fun and laughter, and a bit of rain!

We were delighted to welcome many of our service users and the Sense community, along with some wonderful new faces. A real highlight for us was cheering on Sense at the SuperSensory 1KM, which featured huge bubbles, hand bells, and other sensory experiences for participants.

It was a day that we believe every day should look like. Full accessibility for everyone. Events like Parallel show that the barriers many disabled people face can be overcome, creating a world where disabled people are connected and included, no matter what.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. We can't for next year!

09/07/2025

Want to see what a day in a life looks like for our ambassador Jack? Take a look at what he got up to at Parallel Windsor at the weekend. ☀️

08/07/2025

Outdoor play is vital for children, it can support the development of their wellbeing and give the opportunity to have fun outside while exploring different senses.

We've put together five ways you can have fun outdoors!

07/07/2025

On Saturday it was World Badminton Day! To celebrate, we collaborated with BADMINTON England featuring the wonderful Emma to showcase what a Sensory Badminton sessions looks like.

Watch Emma in action and see how we make badminton accessible, fun, and empowering for all.

World Badminton Day brings people together to experience fun and inclusive badminton, through a variety of active, engaging, and innovative activities. If you want to find out more about delivering or taking part in sensory sport, drop us a message!

04/07/2025

The 2025 Sense Awards nominations are now open!⭐

Celebrate the achievements of disabled people with complex needs, their families and the people who support them by nominating them for one of our awards.

You can nominate them here: https://www.sense.org.uk/sense-awards/

03/07/2025

The hand-under-hand approach is a way of interacting and communicating using touch. If you are a child or adult who is deafblind, your hands can act as your eyes, ears and voice. We've put together our 5 top tips for using hand-under-hand communication but you can also find out more here: https://www.sense.org.uk/information-and-advice/ways-of-communicating/hand-under-hand-signing/

02/07/2025

James Watson-O'Neill, Chief Executive of the national disability charity Sense, said:

"Yesterday's vote in Parliament is deeply distressing. By advancing the bill, MPs have voted for measures the government's data say will push 150,000 disabled people into poverty. This is not the right way to reform our welfare system and is causing significant anxiety.

"We’re grateful to all those who spoke out against the bill. Their efforts helped secure important government concessions, which mean some disabled people will retain the support they rely on. However, this will create a deeply unfair two-tier system — protecting some whilst new claimants face serious financial hardship.

We urge the government to immediately reconsider their proposal to remove the health element of Universal Credit from young people until they turn 22. We also want to work constructively with them to expand the eligibility criteria for additional support for those who will never be able to work, to ensure no one is left behind."

07/04/2025

Support your local charity and keep our shops open. All your donations help disabled and Autistic people💜🧡💜🧡💜🧡💜

26/03/2025

19/07/2024

Sense is excited to launch a brand new cycling event -Box Hill Super Climb! Taking place on Sunday 22nd September.

This unique closed road event, challenging riders to make the ascent of Box Hill as many times as they are able to in a single day. The event is accessible to cyclists of all fitness levels,whether you can make the climb twice or twenty times.

https://www.sense.org.uk/fundraising-events/box-hill-super-climb/

Use the code BOXHILL25 to get 25% off

28/06/2024

It's Deafblind Awareness Week 2024 - 24 June – 30 June

We're raising awareness of the people with multi-sensory impairment, or deafblindness.
It’s all about learning about what life is like for those who are deafblind, challenging misconceptions about what it’s like to be deafblind, and celebrating the achievements of people who are deafblind.

Please visit our website to find out more information - sense.org.uk/dbaw

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25/06/2024

It's Deafblind Awareness Week 2024 - 24 June – 30 June

We're raising awareness of the people with multi-sensory impairment, or deafblindness.

It’s all about learning about what life is like for those who are deafblind, challenging misconceptions about what it’s like to be deafblind, and celebrating the achievements of people who are deafblind.

Please visit our website to find out more information - sense.org.uk/dbaw

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20/04/2024

You could help Sense by donating your preloved clothing to your local Sense shop. Your donations of clothing can greatly improve the quality of life of an individual living with complex disabilities. Your contribution not only frees up space at home but also helps make sense and ensure everyone can take part in life, no matter their disability.

You can donate your items by visiting the nearest Sense charity shop, or explore all of the other ways you can donate by clicking on this link: https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/charity-shops/donate-items.

We are always grateful for your continued contributions. Help support Sense and make a difference today. 💜 🧡 💜

18/04/2024

🧡Do you have a passion for positively impacting people's lives? 💜

Sense is currently searching for an Area Van Driver for a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week in Scunthorpe. This role provides a chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex disabilities.

Salary: £12.50 per hour.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Apply now: https://jobs.sense.org.uk/find-a-job/role-detail.html?jobid=240939

Holidays: + bank holidays; increasing with length of service

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13/04/2024

By donating to one of our Sense charity shops, you can make a significant difference in the life of someone living with complex disabilities. Your donation doesn't just help create more space in your home, but it also supports individuals who need assistance.

You can donate by taking your items to the nearest Sense charity shop or explore other donation channels by visiting the following link: https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/charity-shops/donate-items.

We appreciate your continued support towards Sense!