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:
16
Jul
Regular Sessions
Climbing Lessons
Regular climbing lessons at Newburn Activity Centre on Monday evenings, weekly after school in school term time. Explore the indoor…
View Event17
Jul
Regular Sessions
Horse Riding Lessons
Useful Vision has an opportunity for vision impaired children aged 4 years and over to attend regular horse riding lessons…
View Event18
Jul
Regular Sessions
Swimming Lessons/Football Coaching
Swimming Lessons Swimming is a very important life skill that could one day save you or your child’s life. Take…
View Event19
Jul
Regular Sessions
Trampoline Lessons
Regulartrampoline lessons at Newburn Activity Centre on Thursday evenings, weekly after school in school term time. Have fun on the…
View Event23
Jul
Skills Workshops
Summer School Spectacular
Useful Vision’s Summer School back by popular demand! Children can try singing, dancing, acting, playing musical instruments and sound effects….
View Event24
Jul
Skills Workshops
Summer School Spectacular
Useful Vision’s Summer School back by popular demand! Children can try singing, dancing, acting, playing musical instruments and sound effects….
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Trips Out
Alnwick Gardens Visit
Useful Vision families joined us on a great day out at Alnwick Gardens. Families were able to explore the gardens…
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Trips Out
Water Sports at Druridge Bay Country Park
Useful Vision enjoyed a fun packed challenging time at Druridge Bay Country park. Families took part in various water sport…
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Stories
Business Project at Useful Vision Skills Workshops
Visually Impaired Children at the Useful Vision Skills Workshops have been working on a very exciting business project! The children…
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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
