The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People continually seek to improve access for the communities we serve, and to maintain the vibrant Centre we call home.

One of the ways we do this is by securing grants and arranging fundraising activities.

Donations

The Centre, which provides essential services to the Deaf and Blind communities in Leeds, is at risk of closing unless we raise £100,000 urgently. People use this place for education, access to information, booking interpreters for British Sign Language (BSL) and most importantly of all, the wellbeing of our community with social events for all ages and all ability. For many in the Deaf BSL community, the Centre is more than just a place; it’s a second home where they feel welcomed, understood, and connected, which is essential for their overall well-being and mental health. Please help us save this invaluable resource now.

Nine out of ten of the board members have a hearing or sight loss. The community would be devastated by the loss of this central hub which they treasure and care for. Please give generously to this wonderful cause!

The Centre offers vital services to the Deaf and Blind communities of Leeds. If we do not do something now, it is at risk of closing. We have many volunteers who come to support The Centre, helping with all of the following roles:

  • ·     Café workers,
  • ·     Creative crafts workers,
  • ·     Gardeners,
  • ·     Bar workers,
  • ·     Cleaners,
  • ·     Youth workers,
  • ·     Office support,
  • ·     Events organisers

  • Help us to save our Centre and share widely!
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A great big thank you to Adeel Ashmed and all students in his group at Leeds City College for the time and effort they put into raising funds for our centre and to raise an amazing £148.45.

The significance of their donation extends beyond the present; it is an investment in our dreams of tomorrow.

Once again, thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. We truly appreciate your support and hope that you will continue to be a part of our future.

Matthew Sides (Talent & Engagement Lead) at BWLegal from Enterprise House in Leeds presented a cheque of £893.30 to our society. Donna Burrows, Maryam Afrang, Tracey Adams and Freddie Donna’s Hearing Dog who are volunteers at our society received the cheque. BWLegal’s generosity means everything to us and to the Deaf and Blind communities we serve.

We know they have a lot of choices when it comes to donating, and we are so grateful that they chose to donate to our society. Our staff and volunteers continue to have a lot of work to do, and their generous donation helps us get that important work done. None of our success would be possible without generous donors like BWLegal. Thank you again for your commitment and kindness.

Sensory garden

Please see below for a message from our chair:

Hi, I am the Chair of Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People, which is a charity. I’m here to ask for your help with donations to create a Sensory Garden at the Centre. This will be the second Sensory Garden in Leeds.

We have a limited budget, but have won a makeover from another deaf charity, BSL Zone (British Sign Language TV Programme).

We have an army of volunteers coming to help and would really appreciate some support to make our small budget go further. Any donations of the following would be really appreciated:

  • – Hard-core/hoggin for paths
  • – Lots of pallets
  • – Thick wood for seats and planters
  • – Tall trees
  • – Plants
  • – Bulbs
  • – Wheelbarrows
  • – Garden tools

Any donation of materials, plants, time as a volunteer or money are all very welcome.

If you could lend us some garden tools, we can get them back to you at the end. Please let us know.

The garden will benefit the deaf and blind communities, giving them a safe place to be which is completely accessible.

In the future, I hope to share the garden with other charities for their members to enjoy.

Please share among your friends, family and local businesses. Every little help goes a long way in creating this amazing sensory garden which will benefit ours and the wider community.

Please contact us by either email: info@leedssocietyfordeafandblind.org.uk. Facebook messenger/phone/text/WhatsApp – 07721 422261

You can donate by pressing the donate button below if you wish to contribute to the garden fund.

Thank you.

Jason Hixon

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The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People

Our charity number is: 227169

The Centre

St Mary’s Street

Leeds

LS9 7DP

0113 2438328

Monday 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday 09:00 – 17:00
Friday 09:00 – 16:30