# Sense Ability Matters LTD.

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1107499
- **Other names:** GATESHEAD AND SOUTH TYNESIDE SIGHT SERVICE, Vision &amp; Hearing Support Gateshead and South Tyneside
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [05206358](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05206358)
- **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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_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:** 0191 478 5959
- **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.




## 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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** GATESHEAD AND SOUTH TYNESIDE.
- Gateshead
- South Tyneside





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Lin Elder-Atterton MVO** | Chair | Nov. 24, 2016 |
| Deborah Tindle |  | Nov. 27, 2025 |
| Ian Hickson |  | Nov. 26, 2020 |
| Lynda Rhodes |  | Nov. 24, 2016 |
| Peter Kirk |  | Nov. 27, 2025 |




