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National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom is a self-help organisation of blind and partially sighted people. Any financial assistance which we receive helps us point out to society how the lives of blind and partially sighted people can be happier and more satisfying – a task which the NFBUK, a non-political self-help group and registered charity, has been doing since 1947. We want all blind and partially sighted people to be part of the community where they live. This includes the hundreds of people graduating from our universities each year who are regarded as visually impaired. Our charity trustees are blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted, unpaid volunteers. We willingly join with any individuals or organisations sharing our concerns. We speak with government ministers about improving all aspects of life, benefits and services and with local councils about enabling their sight impaired residents to get out and about more safely in their local areas, town centres and shops. For further information on donating to this charity tel 01924 291 313 or visit their website at www.nfbuk.org |
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dDeaflinks Staffordshire “We are more than just a charity, we are a community!” dDeaflinks is a non-statutory Registered Charity (charity number 1063573) offering services to dDeaf people, primarily throughout North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. We have been in existence as a charity since 1868 and are proud of our long history exclusively supporting the dDeaf community. dDeaflinks Staffordshire are committed to actively supporting the equal opportunities of all dDeaf people in health, employment, training, services, information, and education. Providing vital services for the dDeaf community, giving them a voice, empowering independent living, breaking down barriers and working with key organisations improving access to services. We offer a range of services including; Support, information, professional communication services, religious services (once a month) and various social groups throughout the week. We also provide training courses on deaf awareness and British Sign Language, available to the general public and tailor made for businesses. In this challenging financial climate, we rely heavily on the generosity of benefactors and fundraising to maintain delivery of our vital services. It costs over £100,000 per year to keep the centre and our services open and maintained. Your contribution can make a huge difference, helping us to continue supporting the dDeaf community for many more years to come. For further information on donating to this charity tel 01782 219161 or visit their website at www.deaflinksstaffordshire.com |
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The Brainwave Centre Since 1982, Brainwave has worked with more than 3,200 families throughout the country to deliver individual home-based Therapy Programmes that help children with additional needs. Brainwave supports children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, whether caused by brain injury like cerebral palsy, a genetic condition like Down syndrome, autism, or general developmental delay. Importantly and uniquely, the Brainwave Team empowers parents and carers to deliver therapy to their children at home as they believe the family home is where children respond best – with the people whose love and care is unparalleled. This is a Charity that really does change children’s lives. For more information on Brainwave’s work, call 01278 429089, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the website at www.brainwave.org.uk |
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The Seeing Dogs Alliance Charity Number 1156790 Seeing Dogs has made steady progress since it started operations in 2001. It was launched, and is supported, mainly by guide dog owners who want a competitor charity, as is available to blind and partially sighted people in most developed countries. Our successful rearing/training programme continually includes several dogs either being puppy reared or receiving their Seeing Dog (our term for guide dog) training. Except for the highly skilled final training, we depend on volunteers, so that, with careful monetary control, it costs us about £15,000 to train each dog and owner, about a third of what would otherwise be expected. Our clients are currently usually trained in their home environment, although our target is to have a dedicated training centre. When residential training has been required, we have used hotels. Puppies remain with the puppy rearers till they are 12-14 months old, during which time they are familiarised with all the circumstances they are likely to encounter as Seeing Dogs - crowded streets, heavy traffic, buses, trains, cars, cafés, restaurants, stairs (although not escalators), lifts, swing doors, etc. An allowance is available to cover the expenses of this very important pre-training work. We like our puppy rearers to take their charges to puppy training classes, however, which help with obedience training and socialisation with other dogs. We provide them with a reference manual, and visit them from time to time to check on the puppies’ progress. We are also always at the other end of a phone to give advice or to obtain it for them. Currently, waiting lists for trained dogs are such that some clients wait months or longer to be trained with a dog. This is particularly serious for elderly people waiting for replacements. If they are without a dog for a period, they can lose the mobility needed to complete training when a dog becomes available. We urgently need funds to change this situation. With twenty owner and dog partnerships qualified, we have proved we produce trained dogs to the very high standard required, at a price well below the norm. Please help us. For further information on donating to this charity tel 01483 765556, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website at www.seeingdogs.org.uk |
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Deafblind UK Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss, enabling them to live the lives they want. If you or someone you know is affected by reduced sight and hearing, we can help. At Deafblind UK we dream of a world where people with combined sight and hearing loss can live the life they want. With your help we can make our dream a reality! We rely on our generous supporters to help us make a difference to deafblind people. It is estimated there are nearly 400,000 people living with dual sensory loss in the UK, so we have our work cut out! But every pound we raise brings us a step closer to those who really need us. For further information on donating to this charity tel 0800 132 320 or visit their website at www.deafblind.org.uk |
