Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? We offer befriending via home visits and telephone - and we’re looking for volunteers!

Reach out to Tanya: [email protected] More information: www.mysightyork.org/get-involved... (3/3)

who’s already been busy recruiting volunteers, supporting supervisions, & meeting members through our befriending service - which she calls “a great privilege.” Member, Alan, shared “Having a home visitor means my wife can go out & I have someone to talk to. It’s making me feel a bit better.” (2/3)

Thank you!

Here’s to lived experience, lasting change, and a city where everyone feels welcome!

Congratulations to all winners and shortlisted organisations. (5/5)

Thank you to everyone involved - our members, volunteers, all the incredible local organisations working with us, and those who voted. We are truly blown away by this recognition. (4/5)

Thank you to Eleanor Southwood MBE for presenting the award and to our Deputy Chair, Andrea Glover, for joining us to celebrate. And apologies to our exceptional ECLO, Helen Flett, who was the one taking the photo! (3/5)

Our Community Connect project, which is helping to make York a truly Sight Loss Friendly City, was recognised for its lasting impact and peer-led focus.
A huge shout out to the team who've been working hard on the Community Connect project. (2/5)

A special thank you to all the collaborating organisations for their commitment to accessibility.

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More information: www.mysightyork.org/2025/09/08/m...

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Donate via his JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/coops-c2c

Follow Chris on his journey via his Polar Steps page: www.polarsteps.com/ChrisCoopert... 2/2

Lastly, thank you to everyone who attended and for supporting the event!

It was a memorable afternoon filled with community spirit and we enjoyed the creative work of our talented stall holders. Thank you for again for being part of it! (3/3)