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:
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May
Younger Children
Bounce Pre School Group
Come along to Bounce! Bounce is Useful Vision’s early years group for babies and young children with visual impairment and…
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May
Family Activities
Stephenson Railway Museum
Useful Vision families are invited to travel back in time with a visit to the Stephenson Railway Museum in North…
View Event19
May
Skills Workshops
Skills Workshop
Useful Vision young people have a voice! It’s all about you! Visually Impaired children aged 9 years and over are…
View Event29
May
Skills Workshops
Animal Care Awareness Course
Learn the fundamentals of animal care at Jarrow Hall’s Anglo-Saxon demonstration farm. During two days on the farm, you’ll practice…
View Event30
May
Skills Workshops
Animal Care Awareness Course
Learn the fundamentals of animal care at Jarrow Hall’s Anglo-Saxon demonstration farm. During two days on the farm, you’ll practice…
View Event31
May
Skills Workshops
Football Coaching Session with Newcastle United Foundation
Join Useful Vision at our football skills session with Newcastle United Foundation. This introduction session will contain skills challenges, fun…
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Fundraising
Take Part in Johnson Tucker’s Charity Challenge for Useful Vision!
CHARITY CHALLENGE 2018 FRIDAY 1st JUNE 2018 1.30pm to approximately 5.30pm Charity 12 km Walk/19 km Cycle An event for the…
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Fundraising
Michelle Longstaff Abseil for Useful Vision
Michelle Longstaff, James’ Mum, took part in an abseil to fundraise for Useful Vision. She raised the amazing total of £232!…
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Trips Out
Useful Vision visit York!
Useful Vision families enjoyed a coach trip to York and took part in different workshops throughout the day and a…
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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
