Sense International

Mission

Sense International envisions a world where all deaf and blind children and adults can be full and active members of society. Our purpose is to work in partnership with others – deafblind people, their families, carers and professionals – to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has the advice, opportunities and support they need.

Programs

Our pioneering Early Intervention Programme identifies newborn babies at risk of deafblindness so that they get support at the earliest stage possible. Since 2005, 10,000 newborn babies have been screened. Our ground-breaking programme bringing education to the heart of the community in East Africa means that we are providing vital education to 300 deafblind.

Personnel Overview

Biju Mathew - Deputy Director of Programmes
Biju has 10 years expertise of the deafblindness field in India. He has both a strong academic background & hands-on experience of managing projects & budgets. Biju is passionate about enabling deafblind people to lead full lives. His expertise is recognised & he has presented papers on deafblindness related topics as well as organisational strategies at national & international conferences.

Personnel Statistics

Richard Brook,
Chief Executive
Founded in 1999
Employees: 55
Volunteers: 0

Financial Statistics

Budget (2009): £ 1,500,352
Budget (2008): £ 1,213,010
Maximum Budget: £ 2,063,996
Overhead: 26 %
Other funding sources: UK Department for International Development European Union Jersey Overseas Aid Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust Penson Financial Services Virgin Atlantic Hilton in the Community Foundation
Religious Affiliation: None