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:
19
Aug
Family Activities
Dukeshouse Wood
This Event if Fully Booked
Join us for fun, excitement and an exhilarating activity packed day in the outdoors at Dukeshouse Wood. Activities may include…
View Event22
Aug
Skills Workshops
Pony Care & Countryside Challenge
Three day pony course. Throughout the course children will meet the staff and ponies and learn basic safety rules. They…
View Event23
Aug
Skills Workshops
Pony Care & Countryside Challenge
Three day pony course. Throughout the course children will meet the staff and ponies and learn basic safety rules. They…
View Event24
Aug
Skills Workshops
Pony Care & Countryside Challenge
Three day pony course. Throughout the course children will meet the staff and ponies and learn basic safety rules. They…
View Event29
Aug
Skills Workshops
You Are What You Eat – Healthy Eating
Useful Vision present our exciting new project… You are what you eat! Join us on a variety of adventures to…
View Event30
Aug
Family Activities
Vue Cinema & Sambuca’s Restaurant Cramlington
Join Useful for our Visit to Vue Cinema followed by pizza or pasta at Sambuca’s restaurant. We will be showing…
View EventTrips Out
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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Trips Out
Useful Vision Summer School 2018
Useful Vision children enjoyed our Summer School from 23-27th June. All children were amazing in the five fun packed days….
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Exciting New Project – You Are What You Eat!
Useful Vision present our exciting new project… You are what you eat! Kindly funded by Children in Need. Join us on…
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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
