Sense Rhyl

Sense Rhyl We sell a wide range of donated goods, including women's, men's and children's clothing

03/06/2026

This National Volunteers’ Week, discover how you could make a real difference by volunteering with Sense!

Next week you can Join our free virtual volunteer open day and learn how volunteers help us break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.

Learn about the different volunteering opportunities available at Sense.

Find out how volunteering can fit around your interests, skills and availability.

Hear inspiring stories from volunteers and the impact they make every day.

Whether you can give a little time or a lot, come and see how you can support Sense through the power of volunteering.

Book your free place today: https://www.sense.org.uk/shop/online-shop/virtual-volunteer-open-day/

03/06/2026

We join Mind, Mencap and National Autistic Society in calling on the UK Government to provide clarity to local authorities and care providers on how the rights of disabled people with complex needs can be strengthened and protected. As the implications of this judgment become clearer, it is essential that people’s rights and freedoms are not diluted and that robust safeguards remain in place.

01/06/2026

This National Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you to every single one of our incredible volunteers across Sense.

Nearly 2,000 volunteers give their time, energy, compassion and skills to help break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs — and we simply couldn’t do it without you.

Whether you support our shops, events, fundraising or wider operational services - every act of kindness makes a real difference.

Thank you for the impact you make every day, you are truly amazing. 🌟

Last week the government's public consultation on SEND reforms closed. We've submitted our own response, it was shaped b...
29/05/2026

Last week the government's public consultation on SEND reforms closed. We've submitted our own response, it was shaped by you, the families of disabled children with complex needs. Swipe to read the 6 key things we say must be addressed in the reforms.

Thank you to everyone that submitted their response using our online tool, almost 200 of you used it to have your say, and to those who took part in interviews and surveys with us.

You can read more details about our response on our website and find out next steps: https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/responding-to-the-send-reforms/

Today, Alan Milburn published the first part of his review into why nearly one million young people are not in education...
28/05/2026

Today, Alan Milburn published the first part of his review into why nearly one million young people are not in education, employment or training.

Disabled people have been locked out of work for far too long, not because of a lack of ambition or potential, but because systems and workplaces are not designed with disabled people in mind. Not designed by disabled people.

The system is the problem, not young disabled people.

Too many disabled young people are excluded by barriers into education, employment and welfare. Barriers that could and should be removed.

It’s important the report recognises that exclusion starts early. A SEND system that is inaccessible, inconsistent or delayed is letting disabled children and young people with complex needs down. It denies equal opportunities long before the workplace.

The report also acknowledges a key truth. Disabled people with complex needs are not getting the support they need to access work, where that is the right outcome for them. And work is not the right outcome for everyone. Too often, the debate ignores this. Instead, it questions whether disabled people need support at all, rather than tackling the barriers they face.

But welfare reform must not mean cutting benefits. As final recommendations are developed later this year, the focus must be clear. Remove barriers. Invest in accessible employment support. Fix the broken SEND system. Make sure disabled people with complex needs have the financial security to live independently and be included in society.

Cuts to financial support that make it harder for disabled people to get by is not the solution.

You can read more here: https://www.bigissue.com/news/employment/neet-young-people-uk-alan-milburn-youth-unemployment/

Some people count their steps. Kelsey counts down the days until her next Sensory Walk! This National Walking Month, Kel...
26/05/2026

Some people count their steps. Kelsey counts down the days until her next Sensory Walk!


This National Walking Month, Kelsey’s mum, Paula, shares how getting outdoors has helped Kelsey grow in confidence and become more independent.


Paula said, “We went to one session...and we've just been going ever since. Going on 2 years now! It's very rare that we would even miss one session. Kelsey just loves it. She sets her heart on this.”

https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/how-sensory-walks-helped-kelsey-grow-in-confidence/

Making social media more accessible should never be an afterthought. It’s how we make sure disabled people with complex ...
21/05/2026

Making social media more accessible should never be an afterthought. It’s how we make sure disabled people with complex needs are included, not left out.
From adding alt text to using clear language, small changes can break down big barriers to communication.
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we wanted to share 5 simple ways you can make your content more accessible today and going forward.
Read more here:
https://www.sense.org.uk/blog/five-ways-to-make-your-social-media-more-accessible/

20/05/2026

May is National Walking Month, a month dedicated to promoting the physical and mental health benefits of getting outside and exploring.

At Sense, we love sensory walks, so we put together this video to inspire you to think about your senses on your next walk.

Take a moment to slow down and really think about your surroundings. Can you hear birds chirping, or maybe the wind blowing through the trees? Can you feel the sun on your skin? Are there any flowers or plants that have strong smells?

Let us know what you found on your walk!

Video description: The video opens on a narrow dirt path winding through a lush woodland. A purple rectangular text box appears in the centre of the frame with white text reading:

“Try a sensory walk this spring”

Soft ambient woodland sounds can be heard, including birdsong and the gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze. Another purple text box appears, reading:

“Pay attention to all your senses as you explore.”

The scene cuts to a close-up of textured tree bark. The camera slowly glides along the trunk. Text on screen reads:

“What different textures can you feel?”

The camera lowers toward the forest floor, showing dry leaves, twigs, and undergrowth. A purple text box appears:

“What sounds do they make when you touch them?”

The focus shifts to delicate white blossoms and green leaves gently moving in the breeze. On-screen text reads:

“What can you smell?”

The camera points upward toward the sun shining through tall tree branches. A purple text box appears:

"What can you hear?"

The next text box says:

“Can you feel the warmth of the sun?”

We see trees waving in the breeze. The text says:

"Can you feel the wind?"

The camera focuses on blue flowers. The text reads:

"What different colours can you see?"

The final shot returns to the woodland, showing slender tree trunks surrounded by dense green foliage and sunlight flickering through the leaves. The final text box reads:

“Pause and take in everything around you”

Disabled children are depending on the government to fix the broken SEND system. Their happiness, opportunities, and fut...
19/05/2026

Disabled children are depending on the government to fix the broken SEND system. Their happiness, opportunities, and futures depend on it.

Political disruption cannot be allowed to derail this vital work.

Sense’s Director of Influencing, Harriet Edwards, highlights how families are “putting their hope into this” in The Standard and news outlets across the country today.

The public consultation on the proposed SEND reforms is now closed! Thank you to everyone that had their say and submitt...
19/05/2026

The public consultation on the proposed SEND reforms is now closed!

Thank you to everyone that had their say and submitted their feedback using our online tool.

We’ll keep you updated on what comes next on our social media channels and website, so be sure to check back.

If you're clearing out your wardrobe please consider donating all of your good quality winter clothing to Sense on Rhyl ...
02/09/2025

If you're clearing out your wardrobe please consider donating all of your good quality winter clothing to Sense on Rhyl High Street :)

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