How Can You Help?

How You Can Help Forest Sensory Services

Forest Sensory Services exists to improve the lives of people with sensory impairments by providing practical support, inclusive activities and a safe, welcoming community. None of that happens by magic. It happens because people and businesses step up and get involved.

Whether you are an individual with time to give or a company looking to make a real difference, there are plenty of ways you can support the work we do.

Volunteering with Forest Sensory Services

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. From supporting events and activities to helping behind the scenes, every role makes a genuine impact on the people we support.

You don’t need specialist experience or qualifications. What matters most is patience, reliability and a willingness to help. Full guidance and support are provided, and we will always match you to a role that suits your skills, availability and comfort level.

Volunteering opportunities may include:

Assisting at sensory-friendly events and sessions
Supporting individuals during activities
Helping with admin, fundraising or community outreach
General practical support as needed

If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back and be part of a supportive, inclusive team, we would love to hear from you.

Corporate Support and Partnerships

Businesses play a vital role in helping Forest Sensory Services grow and reach more people. Corporate support can take many forms, and we are always open to discussing partnerships that work for both sides.

Ways your business can get involved include:

Corporate donations or sponsorship
Fundraising challenges and events
Staff volunteering days
Providing goods, services or professional expertise
Long-term partnership or sponsorship programmes

Supporting Forest Sensory Services is not just good for the community, it is also a positive way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to social responsibility. We are happy to acknowledge and promote corporate supporters where appropriate.

Making a Donation

Donations allow us to continue delivering essential support, develop new services and reach more people who need us. Every contribution, large or small, makes a real difference.

If you would like to donate, please visit our donations page here:
https://www.forestsensoryservices.org/donate

Your support helps us provide accessible activities, specialist resources and ongoing support to people with sensory impairments and their families.

Support & Fundraising

As a charity, Forest Sensory Services relies on grants, donations and community fundraising to continue supporting people with sensory impairments. Every contribution, whether large or small, directly helps us provide vital services, equipment and emotional support.

There are many ways you can get involved and support our work.

Play the Forest Lottery

One of the easiest ways to support us is by playing the Forest Lottery.

Forest Lottery is a weekly lottery that raises money for good causes across the Forest of Dean. Every ticket sold helps support local charities, including Forest Sensory Services, and benefits the local community.

Play the lottery, support the Forest of Dean – it really is that simple.

Tickets cost just £1 per week
Each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance to win a prize
Top prize of £25,000
Draw takes place every Saturday night

Each ticket has six numbers, each between 0 and 9. Prizes are awarded for matching the first or last 2 to 6 numbers in the winning combination. Match all six and you win the jackpot.

Prize Breakdown

£25,000
£2,000
£250
£25
3 extra tickets

It offers better odds than the National Lottery or the Health Lottery, while supporting local causes at the same time.

Collection Boxes

If you would like a Forest Sensory Services collection box for your business, workplace or event, we would be happy to deliver one to you.

Thank You to Our Supporters

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Forest Sensory Services through fundraising, grants and donations, including:

Imogen Hinton – Wing Walk
Stephen Birt – 5K Run
James Bond-Smith – Tough Mudder
Coleford Town Council
Gloucestershire Community Fund
Cinderford Town Council
Co-op Community Support
National Lottery
And everyone who has kindly made a donation

Without your continued support, Forest Sensory Services would not be able to support and enrich the lives of people living with sensory impairment.

If you would like to fundraise, donate, host a collection box or get involved in any other way, please get in touch. We are always grateful for your support.

Get Involved

If you are interested in volunteering, corporate support or would like to discuss how you can help, please get in touch with us. We are always happy to have an informal chat and explore what might work best.

Together, we can make a real difference.