Help and Support for Visually Impaired Children and their Families
Useful Vision is a registered charity providing positive opportunities and jam-packed events for visually impaired children around the North East. We work with children and their families to give them the support 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 enable children to 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
We offer practical advice and emotional support for children, siblings and families from early years through to young adulthood.
We’ve collected some useful resources to provide help, assistance, and guidance for 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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Jan
Family Activities
Sonic The Hedgehog III @VUE Cinema
Join us at VUE Cramlington to see the newly released Sonic the Hedgehog III. All children will be provided with…
View Event08
Feb
Older Children
Teen Bowling at Gutterball Alley
We invite our teens to come and join us at Gutterball Alley to enjoy a bowling session. This is a…
View Event14
Feb
Family Activities
Newcastle Eagles
Join us @ Vertu Motors Arena where Newcastle Eagles will take on Caledonia Gladiators in this Super League Basketball game….
View Event22
Feb
Family Activities
A morning in the life of a Firefighter
Come along and join Useful Vision to find out about a morning in the life of a firefighter. There will…
View Event24
Feb
Skills Workshops
Remarkable Robots and Creative Coding
Martin at Animate2Educate is back to deliver another exclusive and interactive workshop! Explore a wide variety of fun and engaging…
View Event26
Feb
Skills Workshops
Newcastle Climbing Centre
Come and join Useful Vision for a climbing session at Newcastle Climbing Centre where there are climbing walls for all…
View Event
News
Caliburnus raise over £2700 for Useful Vision
Useful Vision were excited to welcome back members of Caliburnus Motorcycle Club to our Useful Vision office last week where…
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News
Merry Christmas from Useful Vision
We hope everyone has enjoyed their year with Useful Vision, we have enjoyed hosting a whole range of activities and…
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News
Support Useful Vision at Tesco
! We’re thrilled to announce that Useful Vision has been nominated as a Tesco Stronger Starts charity! We’re calling on…
Read MoreVolunteer
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
