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:
14
Dec
Family Activities
Choir – a monthly event
Only requires your voice and enthusiasm, learn how to warm up and control your voice. Have fun singing your favourite…
View Event15
Dec
Family Activities
Dick Whittington -Christmas Pantomime
Join us for a magical exclusive performance of Dick Whittington and his faithful cat! We will have live audio description…
View Event18
Jan
Family Activities
Baltic and Art Session
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BA. Suitable for: 3 years + Information: We…
View Event25
Jan
Family Activities
New Year Activity Day
We would like to welcome you into 2020 with a family day of activities and experiences at Newburn Activity Centre….
View Event08
Feb
Family Activities
Splash – Stockton
We have one hour of exclusive use of the swimming pool and learner pool from 4:15 – 5:15pm. We will…
View Event18
Feb
Family Activities
Ten Pin Bowling
We invite you to an exclusive bowling session at Concordia, Cramlington. Useful Vision have booked 6 lanes for our families….
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Fundraising
Thank you Esh!
The Trustees of Useful Vision are extremely grateful to the Esh Foundation for their very generous donation of £1000 towards…
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Fundraising
Production Manager at EGGER Raises Funds
Noel Urwin, a Production Manager at Egger UK Hexham plant has raised money by running at various organised runs last year…
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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
