Wilberforce Trust

06/06/2026

This week we attended Sight Village in Leeds, once again held at . This event, organised by Queen Alexandra College brings together multiple organisations in an accessible and friendly information fair. There was the latest technology on offer to try, support groups, nationwide organisations like Guide Dogs UK and sports and activities for children and adults.

For us, its a way to connect with members of the public, and other professionals, to advertise what we do but also to expand our knowledge and invite collaboration.

Thank you to everyone who came over to talk to us, and thank you to the organisers for another great event.

05/06/2026

NEXT FREE SESSION 16TH JUNE!

We are in the fortunate position to be able to offer funded places for our well-regarded Sensory Impairment Awareness training. 2 million people in the UK live with some form of visual impairment and up to 12 million with hearing impairment. This half day, in person training is designed to raise awareness of sensory impairment and give you the tools you need to effectively support people with sensory impairments

Together, we’ll explore the main eye conditions which cause visual impairment and the subsequent impact. You will have an opportunity to use visual impairment simulation glasses, learn the correct method of guiding and experience what it is like to guide and be guided. We will also look at the causes of hearing impairment, alternative methods of communication and complete an exercise in lip reading.

The training is enjoyable and interactive and receives consistently positive feedback from attendees across a wide range of businesses. It is delivered by a skilled and experienced trainer who is a qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with over 20 years of experience in her field.

Operations Manager (Vangarde Shopping Park) and sensory impairment trainee Carl Bailey said:

“The training gave me a real insight into how difficult it can be operating with very little or no sight. I think this is an amazing initiative and it’s very gratifying to be able to offer our customers this important service.”

Book your place now to avoid disappointment as places are limited! The dates available are: 19th May, 16th June and 30th June 2026. 09:30-13:30 * 4 hours

This event is in person at the Wilberforce Trust, Wilberforce House, The Grove, York, YO24 1AN. Call 01904 2002292 or email [email protected]

04/06/2026

Lots of faces of the Wilberforce Trust got together to make a video to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers for Volunteers Week…

03/06/2026

Our Outreach will be at Vision Zone 2026 in Scarborough on Monday, alongside other organisations, emergency services and North Yorkshire Council. Its an opportunity to find out more about support groups, information and assistive technology.

Vision Zone is held at Coast Sight and Hearing, Unit 1 The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PW and for more information you can call 0800 1456115 or visit the website www.lowvisionshop.co.uk

02/06/2026

This week is Volunteers Week, an opportunity to celebrate and thank the volunteers that help keep charities and organisations like ours running.

We kicked off with a little coffee and cake celebration to thank ours, a great opportunity to share stories and discuss what its like to be a volunteer. Volunteer Coordinator, Emily, also presented them with cards and played a video, which we're excited to share with you later this week!

If your place of work, or a group or club you use, relies on the help of volunteers, take this week as an opportunity to thank them.

01/06/2026

Today is Global Parents Day! We wanted to give a shout out to all the brilliant parents in Club Wilber.

As a parent of a child or young person with a visual impairment, you may be juggling different appointments, clubs, extended school days, and visiting professionals alongside general family life.

We are forever in awe and love seeing your dedication to your children and young people to give them the best start in life!

31/05/2026

Our YorSensory Team will be exhibiting at Sight Village in Leeds on Tuesday 2nd June, at Royal Armories.

This is a free event, 9am-3pm, where there will be a huge range of exhibitors offering everything from support groups, to the latest technology to sporting activities. Sight Village is a must on the calendar for organisations that work within the sight loss sector and well worth a visit if you are in the local area.

Royal Armories, Leeds, LS10 1LT

30/05/2026

Between 5th to the 8th June The Deep will be holding Deaf Marine Weekend, an inclusive and inspiring weekend with engaging, sensory activities and BSL interpreted talks. There will also be the opportunity to learn BSL signs for marine life, delivered with The University of Edinburgh deaf science communicators.

The event is part of the standard ticket and offers fun for everyone. You can read more about it and book tickets on their website-

Dive into an inspiring inclusive weekend at The Deep, designed especiall

28/05/2026

Next week the YorSensory Hub will be closed on Tuesday 2nd June as the team will be attending Sight Village in Leeds at the Royal Armories.

If you need to speak to them please call Wilberforce House reception team and leave a message and one of our YorSensory team will be back with you on Wednesday 3rd. You can always email [email protected] as well.

The Hub will be back open as usual on Wednesday 3rd June 10am-3pm.