# Sense: For disabled people with complex needs > We’re Sense, the national disability charity\. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Sense \| For disabled people](https://www.sense.org.uk/): We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world\. - [Research](https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/research/) - [Holiday club research 2026 ](https://www.sense.org.uk/holiday-club-research-2026/): School holidays should be a time for fun, friends and making memories\. Instead, for too many families with disabled children, they're a source of stress and worry\.   We carried out research to reveal the scale of the problem and make the case for change\. - [Endurotrek walking challenges](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-sense/endurotrek-walks/) - [Residential and supported living services](https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/support-for-adults/residential-care/): Sense Residential Care offers round\-the\-clock support for disabled people with complex needs\. ## Posts - [12\-year\-old friends take on 250\-mile cycling challenge](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/12-year-old-friends-take-on-250-mile-cycling-challenge/): Iris and Esmae are taking on a grueling challenge to fundraise in honour of Iris’s sister, Mia, who has cerebral palsy and is blind, to give back to the charity that has supported their family for more than 15 years\. - [At Sense Family Days, "we do the planning for you"](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/at-our-family-days-we-do-the-planning-for-you/): Caroline from our children's service writes about what you can expect at a Sense Family Day\. - [Working as a Deafblind Man: Joe's story](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/working-as-a-deafblind-man-joes-story/): Joe shares his passion for volunteering behind the TouchBase reception front desk and the assistive tech he uses to make it possible\. - [Why play is one of the best ways to get children moving](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/why-play-is-one-of-the-best-ways-to-help-children-get-moving/): Ella, who runs active play opportunities at Sense Hub Loughborough, shares her top tips on making play enjoyable, meaningful and inclusive\. - [We’ve fought so hard – and I’m scared of what comes next](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/weve-fought-so-hard-and-im-scared-of-what-comes-next/): Harvey loves cars, Play\-Doh, and making us laugh\. He’s also deafblind\. ## Products - [Sensory Sports Day \| Leeds, 0\-25 yrs](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/sensory-sports-day-leeds-0-25-yrs/): All your favourite sports, such as football, tennis, badminton, rounders and snooker, delivered in a completely accessible and person\-centred way\. - [Going on an adventure Sensory Story and Sensory Walk \| Leeds 0\-25yrs](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/going-on-an-adventure-sensory-story-and-sensory-walk-leeds-0-25yrs/): Active Sensory Story will take us on an exciting adventure using movement, sensory fun, and plenty of imagination as we bring their journey to life, followed by an interactive Sensory walk around the Abbey grounds - [Disability Pride Disco and Parade\! July 2026](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/disability-pride-disco-and-parade-july-2026/) - [Drumming to Music, 14\+ \| Virtual](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/drumming-to-music-virtual/): Enjoy moving your body by drumming to upbeat music at our virtual session, using wooden spoons, pens, or whatever you have at home\! Every Friday at 2pm \- 2\.30pm \\ \\ \\ - [Sensory Walks \| Great Yarmouth](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/sensory-walks-great-yarmouth/): Join us on a guided walk designed to help you slow down and connect with nature through your senses\. Reconnect, relax and experience nature differently\. ## WC Donation - [Donation to Sense](https://www.sense.org.uk/wc-donation/general-checkout-donations-campaign/) ## Tickets - [\#90504477032](https://www.sense.org.uk/event_magic_tickets/assigned-ticket-477032/) - [\#90501140209](https://www.sense.org.uk/event_magic_tickets/assigned-ticket-140209/) - [\#90498388147](https://www.sense.org.uk/event_magic_tickets/assigned-ticket-388147/) - [\#90497892450](https://www.sense.org.uk/event_magic_tickets/assigned-ticket-892450/) - [\#90496232624](https://www.sense.org.uk/event_magic_tickets/assigned-ticket-232624/) ## Activities - [Treasure baskets](https://www.sense.org.uk/activities/treasure-baskets/): Treasure baskets are a fun sensory experience, giving children the opportunity to explore nature’s variety of textures\. - [Splat ball game](https://www.sense.org.uk/activities/splat-ball-game/): This sensory, sociable ball game uses bumpers to help players knock down the numbered targets\. - [Skittles](https://www.sense.org.uk/activities/skittles/): The aim of this skittles is to knock down the pins with the highest numbers\. - [Shot ball game](https://www.sense.org.uk/activities/shot-ball-game/): Try out this fun, team\-based game where players compete to hit their ball the furthest and gain points, which is great for playing both indoors and outside\. - [Sensory nature walks](https://www.sense.org.uk/activities/sensory-nature-walks/): Find out clever ways to make your nature walks even more sensory with this helpful activity guide, perfect at all times of year\. ## Fundraising events - [Cardiff Half Marathon 2026](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-sense/events/cardiff-half-marathon/): The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe\. - [TCS London Marathon 2027](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-sense/events/tcs-london-marathon/) - [Belfast City Marathon 2027](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-sense/events/belfast-city-marathon/) - [ASICS Manchester Half Marathon 2026](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-sense/events/manchester-half-marathon-2026/) - [Brighton Marathon 2027](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-sense/events/brighton-marathon/) ## Shops - [Swindon](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/high-street-shops/swindon/) - [Hull](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/high-street-shops/hull/) - [Rainham \- More Sense](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/high-street-shops/rainham-more-sense/) - [Rainham](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/high-street-shops/rainham/) - [Worcester](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/high-street-shops/worcester/) ## Donation centres - [Crayford](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/donation-centres/crayford/) ## Centres - [Sense services in England](https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/centres/sense-services-in-england/): We have a wide range of services, designed to support disabled people with complex needs to learn, grow and thrive\. - [Sense TouchBase Pears](https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/centres/touchbase-pears/): Everything you need to know about Sense TouchBase Pears in Birmingham\. - [Sense services in Wales](https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/centres/sense-cymru-wales/sense-services-in-wales/): Get the support that’s right for you with Sense: whether it’s day services, community support or supported living\. - [Sense services in Northern Ireland](https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/centres/sense-northern-ireland/sense-services-in-northern-ireland/): Sense Northern Ireland provides personalised support for disabled people with complex needs\. - [Visit our new hub in Belfast](https://www.sense.org.uk/our-services/centres/sense-northern-ireland/sense-hub-belfast/): This vibrant new community hub has been designed in collaboration with disabled people, with their needs at its heart\. ## Artworks - [Lilies and Water](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artworks/lilies-and-water/) - [Land and Sea](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artworks/land-and-sea/) - [Instruments Make Music](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artworks/instruments-make-music/) - [Richard's Self Portrait no\. 7](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artworks/richards-self-portrait-no-7/) - [Richard's Self Portrait no\. 5](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artworks/richards-self-portrait-no-5/) ## Artists - [Tanya Raabe\-Webber](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artists/tanya-raabe-webber/): Tanya Raabe\-Webber is an acclaimed disabled/visual artist challenging the notion of identity within contemporary portraiture, often creating portraits of high profile disabled and diverse people during live sittings in high profile public art galleries and venues\. - [Fae Kilburn ](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artists/fae-kilburn/): Fae Kilburn is a Midlands based artist and arts facilitator, specialising in printmaking with a Masters in Fine Art\. A large part of her practice is the relationship with materials and tactile nature of the different processes\. - [Lisa Simpson ](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artists/lisa-simpson/): Lisa Simpson is a choreographer and the new artistic director for Sense and the National Inclusive Dance Programme\. Lisa a Liverpool based choreographer, workshop leader, and Director of Lisa Simpson Inclusive Dance\. - [Rebecca Randall](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/sense-art-gallery/artists/rebecca-randall/): Rebecca trained in Theatre Dance at London Studio Centre \(2003\) and later gained her MA with Distinction from London Contemporary Dance School \(2013\)\. She worked as an apprentice dancer for ACE Dance and Music in Birmingham and taught in a secondary school before joining the Touring Company of Ludus Dance, Lancaster, as a dancer/teacher\. ## Volunteering opportunities - [Till Volunteer \- Corringham Shop](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering-with-sense/volunteering-opportunities/317371/): Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world\. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t\. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life\. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face\. Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs\. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life\. - [Charity Shop Volunteer \- New Addington Shop](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering-with-sense/volunteering-opportunities/310114/) - [Events and activities volunteer](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering-with-sense/volunteering-opportunities/313852/): Looking for a meaningful way to gain experience, meet new people, and make a real difference? Join Sense as an Events \& Activities Volunteer and help create memorable experiences for disabled people with complex needs, their families, and carers across Wakefield\. - [Events and activities volunteer](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering-with-sense/volunteering-opportunities/313855/): Looking for a meaningful way to gain experience, meet new people, and make a real difference? Join Sense as an Events \& Activities Volunteer and help create memorable experiences for disabled people with complex needs, their families, and carers across Birmingham\. - [Events and activities volunteer](https://www.sense.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering-with-sense/volunteering-opportunities/313864/): Looking for a meaningful way to gain experience, meet new people, and make a real difference? Join Sense as an Events \& Activities Volunteer and help create memorable experiences for disabled people with complex needs, their families, and carers across Peterborough\. ## Categories - [Talking Sense blog](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/) - [Policy](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/policy/) - [Inclusion](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/inclusion/) - [Activities and wellbeing](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/activities-and-wellbeing/) - [Our community](https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/our-community/) ## Tags - [SEND](https://www.sense.org.uk/tag/send/) - [Welfare](https://www.sense.org.uk/tag/welfare/) - [COVID\-19](https://www.sense.org.uk/tag/covid-19/) - [targeted support](https://www.sense.org.uk/tag/targeted-support/) - [employment](https://www.sense.org.uk/tag/employment/) ## Product categories - [Bookable activities](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/category/bookable-activities/) - [Uncategorized](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/category/uncategorized/) - [Special occasion cards](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/category/special-occasion-cards/) ## Product Age Level - [4\-7](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/age-level/4-7/) - [8\-11 Years](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/age-level/8-11-years/) - [3\-4 Years](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/age-level/3-4-years/) - [3\+](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/age-level/3/) - [7\-14](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/age-level/7-14/) ## Product Occasion - [Party/Cocktail](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/occasion/party-cocktail/) - [Casual](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/occasion/casual/) - [Wedding](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/occasion/wedding/) - [Formal](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/occasion/formal/) - [Travel](https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/attribute/occasion/travel/) ## Campaign Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.sense.org.uk/donation-category/uncategorized/) ## Trading Location Types - [Shop](https://www.sense.org.uk/trading-location-type/shop/) - [Donation Bank](https://www.sense.org.uk/trading-location-type/donation-bank/) ## Activity Categories - [Arts](https://www.sense.org.uk/activity-categories/arts/) - [Sport](https://www.sense.org.uk/activity-categories/sport/) - [Employment](https://www.sense.org.uk/activity-categories/employment/) - [Wellbeing](https://www.sense.org.uk/activity-categories/wellbeing/) - [London Marathon](https://www.sense.org.uk/activity-categories/london-marathon/) ## Locations - [In your own space](https://www.sense.org.uk/location/in-your-own-space/) - [South East](https://www.sense.org.uk/location/south-east/) - [Midlands](https://www.sense.org.uk/location/midlands/) - [London](https://www.sense.org.uk/location/london/) - [North](https://www.sense.org.uk/location/north/) ## Interests - [Employment](https://www.sense.org.uk/interest/employment/) - [Exercise](https://www.sense.org.uk/interest/exercise/) - [Visual arts](https://www.sense.org.uk/interest/visual-arts/) - [Games](https://www.sense.org.uk/interest/games/) - [Music](https://www.sense.org.uk/interest/music/) ## Activity Format - [Written activities](https://www.sense.org.uk/format/written-activities/) - [Recorded video](https://www.sense.org.uk/format/recorded-video/) - [In person](https://www.sense.org.uk/format/in-person/) ## Fundraising Event Types - [Run](https://www.sense.org.uk/fundraising-type/run/) - [Trek](https://www.sense.org.uk/fundraising-type/trek/) - [Walk](https://www.sense.org.uk/fundraising-type/walk/) - [Extreme](https://www.sense.org.uk/fundraising-type/extreme/) ## Display Author - [Evan John](https://www.sense.org.uk/author/evan-john/) - [Steven Morris](https://www.sense.org.uk/author/steven-morris/) - [Richard Kramer](https://www.sense.org.uk/author/richard-kramer/) - [Sarah White](https://www.sense.org.uk/author/sarah-white/) - [Georgina Smerald](https://www.sense.org.uk/author/georgina-smerald/) ## Job Groups - [Retail](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-group/retail/) - [College](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-group/college/) - [Operations \- TouchBase Pears](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-group/operations-touchbase-pears/) - [Operations \- GOT](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-group/operations-got/) ## Job Roles - [Shop Volunteer](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-role/shop-volunteer/) - [Activity Volunteer](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-role/activity-volunteer/) - [Governors](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-role/governors/) - [Key Volunteer](https://www.sense.org.uk/job-role/key-volunteer/) ## Content labels - [Guidance](https://www.sense.org.uk/content-label/guidance/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.sense.org.uk/sitemap_index.xml)