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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Dec
Skills Workshops
Zoom Drama Group
Celebration Station, who have run our summer drama sessions for many years will be running a drama group via Zoom….
View Event12
Dec
Family Activities
Zoom Choir
Jenny Brewis, who ran our regular choir before lockdown, has very kindly agreed to set up an online choir for…
View Event19
Dec
Family Activities
Zoom Christmas Disco
We are delighted to announce that we have arranged for Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company to host two Zoom Christmas Discos on Saturday…
View EventFundraising
AMAZON SMILE
Amazon has donated £6.55 to Useful Vision as a result of AmazonSmile programme activity from our supporters between 1 July…
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Information update – temporary change of telephone number
Due to the latest government announcement on Saturday, and the closure of leisure centres, we will be unable to operate…
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Latest information for families
As per the latest government announcement on Saturday, The Alnwick Gardens, Hall Hill Farm and Washington Wetlands will close from…
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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
