About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. We are here to help people communicate and experience the world

We help people develop the skills to enjoy everyday things like having a conversation, enjoying friendships and living independently.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

We offer personalised and flexible services for everyone who needs us, for as long as they need us – providing early intervention for children, helping young people access education, and supporting the transition into adulthood and beyond.

We also:

Offer practical support to families, including advice, short breaks and family events
Provide information about communication
Campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Watch our Sense spirit film, 'Life's better when we're all connected', to get a sense of Sense in less than 90 seconds!

Who we are

Find out about the difference we make and read our Annual Report.

Read our 2021-26 strategy, No one left out of life.

A world where no one with complex disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Providing equality of opportunity for people living with complex disabilities and our diverse workforce

Sense was founded more than 60 years ago by two mums who needed support. Find out how it all began.

This group gives people living with complex disabilities the opportunity to share their views, ideas and experiences of Sense and our services.

More about HRH The Princess Royal and Lord Levy.

Our trustees uphold our vision, protect our assets and funds, and ensure that we comply with legislation and regulation.

The team responsible for planning and carry out all our activities

Sense supports people with complex disabilities, including those who are deafblind, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sense Scotland works with children, young people and adults who have communication support needs in Scotland.

Sense International supports people with deafblindness in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Tanzania and Uganda.