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:
06
Nov
Skills Workshops
Regular Drama Club
Join Useful Vision’s Drama Club with Brooke and Darren, you will have lots of fun getting into the festive spirit,…
View Event07
Nov
Family Activities
Gibside ” Out of your senses stroll”
Join us at Gibside, where breezes whisper in the trees and the smell of spicy wild garlic tickles your nose…
View Event13
Nov
Skills Workshops
Useful Vision Choir via Zoom
Join Useful Vision’s popular regular Choir sessions with professional musician Jennie Brewis. Learn new songs, practice your singing skills and…
View Event20
Nov
Skills Workshops
Regular Drama Club
Join Useful Vision’s Drama Club with Brooke and Darren, you will have lots of fun getting into the festive spirit,…
View Event24
Nov
Older Children
Assistive Technology Information Talk -via Zoom
We are delighted to invite you to join an exclusive chat from Sidney Tambin on Assistive Technology. Sidney works for…
View Event27
Nov
Skills Workshops
Useful Vision Choir via Zoom
Join Useful Vision’s popular regular Choir sessions with professional musician Jennie Brewis. Learn new songs, practice your singing skills and…
View Event
Stories
Bring on the games!
A huge, huge thank you to Useful Vision parent Alan Gibbons for arranging a donation from the Northumbria Police Charities…
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Stories
We got a Magic Little Grant!
We are delighted to have been awarded a Magic Little Grant to run drama sessions for our children with visual…
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Information
Family Fun Day postponed
It is with regret that we have had to postpone the Family Fun Day (July 11th) due to the delay…
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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
