About Us
Our son, Ben Wilson was the inspiration behind Useful Vision when he went blind at the age of 5. Like many parents we had very little support and found it difficult to locate activities that would stimulate and entertain Ben. By establishing Useful Vision we want to make access to these things easier for other families of blind and partially sighted children and their siblings across the North East.
Useful Vision funding comes from our annual fundraising event, grant giving trust funds, local business support and individuals fundraising in a variety of ways; be it by running The Great North Run, having a party or even a pony club event.
We can supply a fundraising pack including balloons, sponsorship forms and tips.
We are pushing hard to create a positive future for vision impaired children, their parents and siblings and we hope you will want to take advantage of what we offer.
Nick & Rebecca Wilson
Celebrity Patron - Adam Henson
‘When my late nephew Ben lost his sight, it brought home to me the challenges facing families with a visually impaired child. Finding suitable leisure activities, accessing information, and learning about the latest equipment and technology aids was often an uphill struggle. Ben was the inspiration for Useful Vision which was set up in 2005.
Since then Useful Vision has become the lead provider of events and activities designed specifically for vision impaired children and their families in the North East.
I am delighted to be its Patron and support the work it does’.
Adam Henson, Farmer and Radio & BBC TV Presenter of 'Countryfile'
The Useful Vision Team
Volunteer Trustees: Megan Cable, Susan Flynn, Charlotte Gilbert, Nick Wilson, Rebecca Wilson
Volunteer Committee Members: Donna Barkess-Kerr, Angela Routeledge
We also have a group of volunteers who help at our events, in the office and with fundraising.
Family Support Worker: Susan Cullingworth (Full Time)
Charity Administrator: Karen Hannah (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)