Thomas Pocklington Trust works to improve opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to achieve equal key life chances. The organization supports education, employment, access, inclusion, and health.

Thomas Pocklington Trust

Thomas Pocklington Trust | 2,170 followers on LinkedIn. A national sight loss charity which champions the needs and aspirations of all blind and partially sighted people. | Thomas Pocklington Trust is a leading advocate of equality for blind and partially sighted people. 
We are a charitable organisation primarily staffed by people who are blind or partially sighted and we have a dedicated membership of over 200 volunteers who have lived experience of sight loss

Advocate for the Visually Impaired

Fiona Gibbons

On-air presenter

Micky Gwilliam

Charity campaigner and council leader

Mike Bell

Engagement Manager, East Midlands at Thomas Pocklington Trust

Matt Harrison

Catriona, Kate and our Young Voice Volunteer Tom had a really productive day yesterday in parliament discussing the Access and Assistance for All Campaign. Thanks to James Naish MP for the invite to discuss the project and all the great advice he shared to move the campaign forward. Thanks also to Lauren Edwards MP for her support with our next event in parliament on 11th December. We're excited to be welcomed back in a month, this time with more students who will share their experiences of assistive tech and explain why ensuring accessibility in Further Education colleges is so vital. Learn more about the Access and Assistance for All Campaign here: https://lnkd.in/d4yfB-Gx #AccessibleEducation #FurtherEducation Image Description: Left to right on a photo of four people standing outside the Houses of Parliament: 1. Catriona Jamieson our Youth Consultant, has dark curly hair, is wearing a navy winter jacket with her hands clasped to the front and is smiling at the camera. 2. James Naish MP for Rushcliffe has light brown hair, is wearing a formal navy blazer with a shirt and tie and smiles at the camera. 3. Tom our Young Voice Volunteer has light brown hair, wears glasses, is wearing a formal navy blazer and smiles at the camera. 4. Kate O'Hagan our Student Participation Manager has long blonde hair, is wearing a camel coloured long winter coat and a black dress and smiles at the camera.

Join Jonathan in 1 hour to talk about all things jobs. Our Employment team would love to see you there and answer any questions you have at 2 pm on Zoom. Join here: https://lnkd.in/dZJ4eSHg

Mentors in the Get Set Progress Internship Programme play a crucial role in shaping the careers of interns. By leveraging the experience of a mentor, interns gain personalised guidance, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in their chosen fields. As the programme continues to grow, we are incredibly proud to welcome our 100th intern, a testament to the success and impact our mentors provide. This unique programme prepares interns for a successful career, not just a job. Learn more about the get set progress programme here: and sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/dxZG7kUW [Video Description and Transcript} Upbeat, soft music plays in the background throughout the video. 'How did your mentor support you through your internship?' Sam, a woman with dark brown hair and glasses talks to the camera on a blue background. 'It's really useful to have that person to bounce ideas off, someone who can help you order your thoughts, help you develop a plan. More importantly, I think it ensures that you're taking into account your own ambitions and your own skill sets, rather than entering a role because it's there or you just feel you should, you're actually exploring what would work best for you and where your strengths lie.' The Get Set Progress and Thomas Pocklington Trust logos appear on screen and fade out. #GetSetProgress #CareerDevelopment #FutureLeaders

This National Trustees Week, all of us at Thomas Pocklington Trust would like to extend a huge thank you to our esteemed trustees for their dedication and passion in supporting our work to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people. As part of our celebration of their hard work, we’d like to introduce you to each of our trustees to get to know a little more about them. #TrusteesWeek #CharityTrustee #TPT ID 1: A grid of 9 circular headshot photos of each of our trustees, on a navy background and white frame. The Trustee’s Week Logo’ is placed at the top left of the frame and includes a circle made of vibrant coloured icons depicting people in the form of a lower case i. The text at the bottom right reads ‘Thank you to our trustees for making a difference at TPT!’ ID 2 to 10: There are 9 slides introducing and summarising each of our trustees. The design of each slide has a large circle on the top left with their photo. To the right is the text ‘Meet’ with their name and role. A text box underneath shares a short bio about the trustee. Each trustee’s bio is embedded into the alt text of the image.

We started our Get Set Progress Internship programme with no idea that within a few short years we would be welcoming our 100th Intern! Our internship provides blind and partially sighted people to gain skills and experience in the workplace and provides employers with fantastic individuals to work with. Want to learn more? Search Get Set Progress in your favourite search engine to take you to our page at Thomas Pocklington Trust. Video Description: The video starts with a simple graphic of one of our first social media posts which reads: "Paid internship role applications open". Underneath it is the text 'How it started' When the beat drop a collage of clips and photos of interns and employers flash on the screen with each beat, with static text across each clip that reads 'How it's going". The video ends with a white background and the Get Set Progress Logo zooming in. A Smaller TPT logo is at the bottom of the screen. The music and screen fades out. #GetSetProgress #SightLoss #Internships

Bhavini Makwana talks to Visionary's Fiona Sandford about the You Said, We Did report. Listen here:

Join our next #EyeCareAndYou webinar taking place 11 November at 7pm about the #EyeCareSupportPathway , open to Blind and Partially Sighted people, family, carers, and professionals. Register at eyecare@pocklington.org.uk #ECAY

Hi, I'm Sydney and I've hijacked your feed to tell you that my colleagues and I from TPT will be at London's Sight Village tomorrow, 5 November. We will be chatting with you about technology for blind and partially sighted students and I'll also be hosting a seminar in the afternoon, demonstrating some AI and how it can support your education journey. It's not too late to get your free tickets and join us tomorrow, where I look forward to meeting you! For more information and to grab your free tickets, click here: tinyurl.com/3f6ww65f Video Description: Sydney has short, dark hair, is wearing a dark t-shirt and a chain necklace and talks to the camera from her desk. #SightVillage #AccessibleTechnology #SightLoss

We are excited to introduce you to our newest team member! Thomas Cooper-Colwell joins us to support our customer experience, in the newly created role of Customer Engagement Intern, via the #GetSetProgress program from the Thomas Pocklington Trust . He brings his extensive lived experience of neurodiversity and disability with a view of championing accessibility. As a Customer Engagement Intern Tom’s communication expertise and keen eye for detail are vital to his role. Client onboarding and happiness form a key part of his work, plus system management – turning his hand to many things from eLearning to HR Information Systems. Tom has a background in retail management and in administration, and he continues to volunteer with Mind to challenge stigma and discrimination around mental health. We are excited to have you on the team Tom! #welcome #intern #businessgrowth Image shows Tom smiling with his arms crossed. An explosion of stars cascades across the short video.

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We're thrilled to announce that TPT's Sydney and Catriona will be joining the popular Twilight Talks webinar hosted by the National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen), on 6th November at 4 PM to discuss 'Accessibility by Design for FE Colleges' This is a must attend event for teachers, parents, and professionals eager to delve into the world of accessibility in further education. Discover the transformative benefits of accessible technology, understand the legal frameworks to ensure your college is inclusive, and learn practical tips on making educational materials accessible. Plus, find out how signing up to the Access and Assistance for All pledge can support your journey and showcase your commitment to accessible education. Follow this link for more information and to join the event: https://lnkd.in/dHRBrURa Image Description. A navy blue background with cream coloured text reads: Education Webinar with nasen. Accessibility by design for FE colleges. 6 November 4 pm. Underneath the text is a graphic of a laptop, with a green background on the screen with the text: Twight Talks nasen' #Nasen #AccessibleEducation #SEND

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