It is estimated that around 450,000 people in the UK are deafblind
A new charity shop has opened in Cambridge, supporting people with sight and hearing loss. Deafblind UK opened its first branch in Cambridge on Friday (December 5).
The new shop is at Unwin Square in Orchard Park. It is the charity’s first branch, following three that opened in Peterborough close to Rainbow Court, where the charity has a supported living complex for people with dual sensory loss.
A spokesperson for Deafblind UK said: “Deafblind UK’s charity shops play a vital role in raising essential funds for the charity’s services, from emotional support, technology help, befriending and social opportunities to practical assistance for people living with deafblindness.”
They added: “The Deadblind UK retail team in Cambridge is calling on local “superheroes” to volunteer, donate, or simply support a great cause.
“With flexible shifts to suit many lifestyles and full training provided, volunteering with the shop is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people, gain retail and customer service experience, and help build a friendly, inclusive community hub.
“As a shop volunteer, you might help with customer service, sorting and pricing donations, visual merchandising, operating the till, or welcoming donors. No prior experience is needed, just a genuine willingness to support the charity and its mission.”
Deafblindness is the loss of sight and hearing, to the point where communication, mobility, and ability to access information are affected. It is estimated that there are around 450,000 deafblind people in the UK.
