Blatchington Court Trust

Blatchington Court Trust BCT supports, informs & empowers young people with sight loss under the age of 30, & their families, throughout Sussex.

Our services are life changing and we are proud to work with our incredible young people & their families to make positive change.

Pride Month is a celebration of being able to live openly, authentically and without barriers.At Blatchington Court Trus...
18/06/2026

Pride Month is a celebration of being able to live openly, authentically and without barriers.

At Blatchington Court Trust, we're committed to creating an environment where blind and partially sighted children and young people feel safe, included and free to be themselves.

We know confidence grows when people know they are accepted, friendships flourish when everyone feels they belong, and communities are stronger when diversity is celebrated.

This Pride Month, we're proud to stand alongside our LGBTQ+ clients, families, staff, volunteers and supporters.

Are you aged 7-16 with a VI and would like to try Goalball? Come along and have a go on Thursday 9th July at the Angmeri...
17/06/2026

Are you aged 7-16 with a VI and would like to try Goalball? Come along and have a go on Thursday 9th July at the Angmering School, West Sussex!

What is goalball?

Goalball is a Paralympic sport designed for people with a visual impairment, however anybody can play because all players wear eyeshades! Goalball is a fast paced, exciting team sport, which will develop various skills through fun Goalball related activities, and Goalball games.

Goalball UK is running a Goalball taster event for anyone age 7-16 with a vision impairment. You will learn all the skills required to play Goalball for the first time, so don’t worry if you have never even heard of the sport! You will also have the chance to practice and put your skills into action in Goalball games.

Find out more about Goalball and book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goalball-uk-sussex-experience-day-tickets-1990792282307

Join us this Saturday, the 20th June, for a relaxed day out at St Ann's Well Gardens in Hove.We'll start with a picnic l...
16/06/2026

Join us this Saturday, the 20th June, for a relaxed day out at St Ann's Well Gardens in Hove.

We'll start with a picnic lunch (provided by BCT) before exploring this beautiful community park together. As well as plenty of green space and walking paths, we'll visit the sensory garden and experience the specially designed sound bench, which allows blind and partially sighted visitors to discover the history of the park and enjoy the sounds of local wildlife.

📅 Saturday 20th June
⏰ 11:30am - approximately 3:30pm
📍 Meet at Hove Station

This free event is open to BCT clients aged 16–29. Personal assistants, carers, friends and family members are welcome to attend too.

If travel or other barriers might prevent you from joining us, please get in touch as we may be able to help.

We'd love to see you there for an afternoon of fresh air, good company and sensory exploration! Book your spot now: https://www.blatchingtoncourt.org.uk/events/

16/06/2026

Make the most of your summer holidays and earn your Young Achievers Community pin badge with VICTA and Blatchington Court Trust 💗

Join us in Brighton on 11 August for a lovely family activity day. We will be painting plant pots, exploring nature to complete a Sensory Bingo, and creating Braille boxes to fill with food and donate to somebody in need.

It’s a great opportunity to meet other VI families and make friends, so sign up here: https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/community-family-day-brighton/

It's less than a month until our fantastic Summer BBQ!Join us on Saturday 4th July from 11am–3pm at 1st Central County G...
13/06/2026

It's less than a month until our fantastic Summer BBQ!

Join us on Saturday 4th July from 11am–3pm at 1st Central County Ground for a free family event open to all Blatchington Court Trust clients. Parents, siblings and carers are all welcome too.

We’ve got a full day planned with inflatables, outdoor games, football, Lego, circus skills, face painting and more. A free BBQ lunch is included, and drinks will be available throughout the day.

To help us plan the event safely and make sure dietary needs are catered for, we need every attendee to reserve a ticket and complete the booking form with their details.

We’ve released a limited number of tickets to start with. If tickets are unavailable, please join the waiting list so we know there is demand for additional spaces.

Book here: https://bit.ly/SummerBBQ2026

Whether you love rides or fancy a wander, come and meet new people and enjoy the summer with our trip to Brighton Palace...
12/06/2026

Whether you love rides or fancy a wander, come and meet new people and enjoy the summer with our trip to Brighton Palace Pier for a fun afternoon followed by dinner!

Try your hand at the arcades and experience the thrills of the rides. With two arcades, you'll have plenty of options to choose from including all the classic games. If you'd rather get an adrenaline fix, you'll have the chance to check out rides including Air Race, Twister, and Galaxia. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist you where required, enabling you to have full control over how you spend your time.

After getting our fill of all the attractions, we will meet up as a group and head over to the Palm Court restaurant for dinner. If fish and chips aren't your thing, they have plenty of other options including pasta and curries. We will cover your entry onto the pier, as well as your meal. If you would like to purchase a wristband to go on the rides, you will have the option to book a paid ticket and we will then purchase your wristband for you.

This event is open to BCT clients aged 16-29. If you are unsure whether you are registered with BCT, please contact us. This event has different pricing options depending on whether you wish to go on the rides or not. FOr more info and to book, head there: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighton-palace-pier-and-dinner-for-over-16s-tickets-1988549301491?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't forget that it's June's Art Club on Saturday with sessions for both Under and Over 18s. It's just £5 for your plac...
11/06/2026

Don't forget that it's June's Art Club on Saturday with sessions for both Under and Over 18s. It's just £5 for your place, which includes access to Nadya's magic cupboard full of all the art and craft materials you could wish for!

Saturday's theme is flowers, so you can take that idea and create whatever you like! If you're Under 18, we'll be starting at 10am with Over 18s starting at 12.30pm. Book your spot here: https://www.blatchingtoncourt.org.uk/events/

On Sunday, Blatchington Court Trust attended the Brighton and Hove Soiree Rotary Club Festival, enjoying a fantastic day...
10/06/2026

On Sunday, Blatchington Court Trust attended the Brighton and Hove Soiree Rotary Club Festival, enjoying a fantastic day meeting members of the local community.

Our Trustee Shelley was joined on the stall by BCT team members Gemma, Connor, his PA Dave and Bernadette. Despite some very windy conditions, we had a great time speaking to lots of people about the support we provide for children and young people with sight loss across Sussex.

We were also delighted to welcome plenty of visitors to our stall and celebrate a number of lucky raffle prize winners throughout the day.

A huge thank you to the organisers and everyone who stopped by to chat with us. The festival was very well attended, and we're already looking forward to hopefully being back again next year!

At their next meet-up, the Possability People's Get Involved Group will be talking all about Brighton & Hove seafront & ...
09/06/2026

At their next meet-up, the Possability People's Get Involved Group will be talking all about Brighton & Hove seafront & beach.

Is it accessible for you? Do you get down there as often as you would like? What stops you going? What would make it better?

GIG is a friendly, informal group for people who are disabled, living with a long-term health (including mental health) condition, or neurodivergent in Brighton & Hove. Carers are very welcome too.

The meet-up takes place on Monday 16th June from 1.30-3.30pm at Montague House, Montague Place, Kemptown BN2 1JE (wheelchair accessible venue).

Please feel free to either drop in or go for the whole time. They meet on the 3rd Monday of the month, alternating in-person meet-ups and online workshops. No need to RSVP but feel free to contact them if you have any questions or accessibility requirements.

If you can’t join them, but have something to say, please email: [email protected]

There's more info here: https://www.possabilitypeople.org.uk/our-services/community_engagement/what-we-do/

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