Torch Trust
Description: Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. They provide Christian resources and activities for blind and partially sighted people worldwide. Services are offered to all who experience sight loss, of all faiths or none, and including those with sight loss who have other disabilities.
Weblink: http://www.torchtrust.org/
Tel: 01858 438260
Email: info@torchtrust.org
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
TorchTalk - Telephone friendship groups
To provide Christian friendship, support, encouragement and fun to people experiencing sight loss (especially those unable to easily access Christian and social activities) via Telephone Friendship Groups. It offers blind and partially sighted people the opportunity via the telephone to share the Scriptures together, pray together and fellowship together - all from the comfort of their own armchair!Torch holidays & retreats
There are a variety of holidays on offer with a Christian ethos. Many of them happen at Torch's own Holiday and Retreat Centre in West Sussex. Other holidays are available elsewhere in the UK and abroadAccessible Christian books and magazines
Torch stocks a wide range of Christian books, magazines, Bible reading notes and the Bible itself. They are available in audio, large print or braille. Most of their books are available to borrow from their library. Many items are also available to buy through their shop.Sight Loss Friendly Church Resources
Torch Trust can help your church to become more aware of how to support people with sight loss. We can support you to become more accessible and more able to confidently engage everyone in your church, and those who would like to join.Events associated with this provider:
28th of November 2024
Zoom Coffee Morning
Torch Trust, the Christian sight loss charity monthly, online coffee morning for those who are unable to visit its in-person event. The sessions will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting starts at 10:45am with some time to chat, this will be followed at 11am with an update on Torch news, and an opportunity to pray together for the work and ministry. For more information and to book a place, visit the Torch Trust website.Hosted by - Torch Trust
5th of December 2024
Torch Trust Christmas Zoom Gathering (online)
A time of fun and fellowship including a quiz. You can also watch via Zoom or Torch Trust's livestream on YouTube. For more information, click the link provided.Hosted by - Torch Trust
12th of December 2024
Torch Trust Christmas Carol Service (face-to-face and online)
Annual Christmas Carol Service at Torch House, or you can tune in from anywhere via Zoom or livestream on YouTube via the ‘Torch Trust on Video’ channel. For more information, click the link provided.Hosted by - Torch Trust
26th of December 2024
Zoom Coffee Morning
Torch Trust, the Christian sight loss charity monthly, online coffee morning for those who are unable to visit its in-person event. The sessions will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting starts at 10:45am with some time to chat, this will be followed at 11am with an update on Torch news, and an opportunity to pray together for the work and ministry. For more information and to book a place, visit the Torch Trust website.Hosted by - Torch Trust
23rd of January 2025
Zoom Coffee Morning
Torch Trust, the Christian sight loss charity monthly, online coffee morning for those who are unable to visit its in-person event. The sessions will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting starts at 10:45am with some time to chat, this will be followed at 11am with an update on Torch news, and an opportunity to pray together for the work and ministry. For more information and to book a place, visit the Torch Trust website.Hosted by - Torch Trust