Help and Support for Visually Impaired Children and their Families
Useful Vision is a registered charity providing positive opportunities and fun-packed events for blind or partially sighted children around the North East. We work with children and their families to give them the help they need to flourish.
Our Mission is to provide accessible, positive opportunities and activities to visually impaired children and their families throughout the North East region. We support children so that they can learn new skills and make new friends – reducing social isolation through increased confidence and self-esteem.
About Useful VisionWhat we do
Resources, Help and Support
As a key part of our service we offer practical advice and emotional support for children, siblings and families from early years through to young adulthood.
We’ve collected together some useful resources to provide help, assistance, and guidance for blind or visually impaired children and their families.
ResourcesOur Events
Our huge range of imaginative activities, relaxed family events and skills workshops are designed to meet the needs of visually impaired children of all ages and abilities. Here’s what is coming up:
22
Sep
Family Activities
Clip N Climb
This Event is Fully Booked
Useful Vision would like to invite you to Clip’n’Climb at Concordia, Cramlington! Climbing walls meet theme park in an exciting…
View Event07
Oct
Family Activities
Bowling Party
This Event is Fully Booked
You are invited to Useful Vision’s Bowling Party! The bowling alley is fully accessible and all abilities are welcome. Enjoy…
View Event20
Oct
Skills Workshops
Skills Workshop
Join us at our skills workshop and use and develop skills learnt in our previous sessions in a real life…
View Event28
Oct
Family Activities
Whitehouse Farm
Useful Vision families are invited to a Halloween Spooktacular at Frighthouse Farm! The Spooktacular event will consist of a Halloween…
View Event30
Oct
Skills Workshops
You Are What You Eat – Staying Safe
Useful Vision present our exciting new project… You are what you eat! Join us on a variety of adventures to…
View Event31
Oct
Skills Workshops
You Are What You Eat – Cookery
Useful Vision present our exciting new project… You are what you eat! Join us on a variety of adventures to…
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Trips Out
Useful Vision visit Darlington Music Forum
Useful Vision held a Singing and Music Workshop at Darlington Music Forum! The children learnt how to warm up their…
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Useful News
Useful Vision Job Vacancies
Useful Vision are recruiting for two new job vacancies: Childrens Activities & Events Coordinator P/T 20 hrs pw, £18,540 p.a….
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Vegetable Growing at West Boldon Lodge
Children had a great day yesterday visiting West Boldon Lodge as part of Useful Vision’s ‘You are what you eat’…
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Volunteer
We’re always in need of friendly, reliable people to lend a hand. Whether it's helping on one of our event days, bringing the community together, or supporting in the office - we'd love to hear from you if you can help.
Join our friendly team, build your experience, and make a real difference today.
Our Volunteer Roles"I feel so lucky to have this fantastic charity here in the North East. Thank you for everything."
"Everyone was so approachable, our children felt comfortable to talk to them and join in"
"Great family orientated charity, giving fabulous experiences for all."
"It was good not to be the only family with a child with learning disabilities at a venue"
"This was the first time I have been to an event and went home stress free and relaxed. Thank you so much it was amazing!"
Our Supporters
