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
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 Event12
Dec
Regular Sessions
Football Coaching
Football Coaching A Fun, free weekly coaching session for visually impaired children aged 5-16. Taking place weekly on Wednesday evenings…
View Event12
Dec
Regular Sessions
Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons Swimming is a very important life skill that could one day save you or your child’s life. Take…
View Event13
Dec
Regular Sessions
Trampoline Lessons
Regular trampoline lessons at Newburn Activity Centre on Thursday evenings, weekly after school in school term time. Have fun on…
View Event16
Dec
Family Activities
Robinson Crusoe Pantomime
It’s Useful Vision panto time! Welcome aboard as Defoe’s classic book takes to the stage in this priceless performance, packed…
View Event18
Dec
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 Event
Trips Out
Halloween at Hall Hill Farm
Useful vision families enjoyed a spooky day out at Hall Hill Farm in Lanchester. There was a brilliant Halloween atmosphere…
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Useful News
Useful Vision partnership with Newcastle United Foundation
Useful Vision are excited to announce our new partnership with Newcastle United Foundation set to benefit visually impaired and blind…
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Fundraising
Running Blind National Three Peaks Challenge for Useful Vision
Thank you to the Running Blind Team for taking part in the National Three Peaks Challenge and raising funds for…
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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
