News and Events

6th January 2025

It Is Not a Mystery – Make Banking Accessible

Thomas Pocklington Trust is concerned and disappointed by the recent news about Barclays’ mystery shopper programme, which involves paying customers to pretend to be blind or deaf. Pretending to have disabilities for testing purposes does not capture the true essence of living with a disability and does not accurately represent…

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1st January 2025

Bring On 2025!

As we step into 2025, we are keeping our spirits high. Together, we can make the UK a brighter place for us as blind and partially sighted people. Thanks for sticking with us – you are the real legends! We look forward to the challenges of the year ahead and…

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20th December 2024

Santa Is on a Mission to Make This Holiday Season Accessible and Inclusive

Did you know Santa might understand sight loss better than you think? Santa explains that his gift list has had an inclusive makeover this year, featuring some fantastic items with blind and partially sighted people in mind.

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