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 VisionAs 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 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
This Event is Fully Booked
Speed of Sight is a driving experience like no other! We are delighted to offer our Visually Impaired young people…
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May
Take part in two exclusive workshops at the Discovery Museum, one of the North East’s top family attractions! Get involved…
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Jun
Useful Vision families are invited to the Newburn Centre for a huge day of summer fun, featuring games, sports, food,…
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Jun
This Event is Fully Booked
Get ready for an action-packed adventure at Tees Barrage! Conquer wobbly bridges, crazy cargo nets, and swinging stepping stones over…
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Jul
This Event is Fully Booked
Useful Vision is heading to the theatre where David Walliams best-selling children’s book Gangsta’ Granny comes to the stage in…
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Jul
Located in the heart of Hadrians’s Wall Country, join Useful Vision at 3 heated, outdoor pools. We will have exclusive…
View EventWe are so pleased to announce that Waitrose Eldon Square have donated a £500 Health & Wellbeing Grant to Useful…
Read MoreLast year, Useful Vision were delighted to be awarded a Community Chest Grant from Middlesbrough Council. This generous donation supported…
Read MoreUseful Vision would love to shout about the incredible fundraising efforts of Sophie Brown! In February, Sophie took on the…
Read MoreWe’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.
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