# Sense Ability Matters LTD.

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1107499
- **Other names:** GATESHEAD AND SOUTH TYNESIDE SIGHT SERVICE, Vision & Hearing Support Gateshead and South Tyneside
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Jan. 7, 2005
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1107499


## Contact

- **Address:** Sense Ability Matters, Civic Centre, Regent Street, GATESHEAD, Tyne And Wear
- **Postcode:** NE8 1HH
- **Phone:** 01914785959
- **Email:** contactus@wearesam.org.uk
- **Website:** https://wearesam.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** The Objects of the Charity shall be to relieve Blind and Partially Sighted people, Deaf and Hard of Hearing people and those with any disability or long-term condition in Gateshead and South Tyneside in particular, but not exclusively, by:1. The provision and maintenance of a comprehensive and co-ordinated service for such persons; and2. The advancement of the education of the public by the provision of such a service.

**Activities:** Sense Ability Matters is here to help all adults in our South Tyneside and Gateshead community who have a sensory impairment, are disabled, or live with a long-term health condition.

**Area of benefit:** GATESHEAD AND SOUTH TYNESIDE.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Gateshead
- South Tyneside



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £743773 | £695539 | £488263 | 18 |
| March 31, 2024 | £752142 | £677230 | £440029 | 19 |
| March 31, 2023 | £780096 | £669948 | £365117 | 19 |
| March 31, 2022 | £545267 | £464372 | £254969 | 18 |
| March 31, 2021 | £506633 | £402016 | £174074 | 15 |



## Trustees

- **Lin Elder-Atterton MVO** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 24, 2016
- Deborah Tindle — appointed Nov. 27, 2025
- Ian Hickson — appointed Nov. 26, 2020
- Lynda Rhodes — appointed Nov. 24, 2016
- Peter Kirk — appointed Nov. 27, 2025