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:
10
Aug
Family Activities
Woodhorn Museum (FULL)
This Event is Fully Booked
Woodhorn Museum showcases Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Join us to discover what life was like as an Ashington miner! Dress…
View Event11
Aug
Younger Children
Toddler Event: Yoga and Massage
Useful Vision invite our community of children aged 5 and under to join us in a relaxing hour of yoga….
View Event12
Aug
Older Children
AchieVIng Success: Exclusive Live Event with Visually Impaired Stars
For Visually Impaired teenagers aged 12 – 18. An unmissable opportunity to speak to TikToker BlindTobes, blogger Life of a Blind…
View Event16
Aug
Skills Workshops
Riding at Three Lane Ends (FULL)
This Event is Fully Booked
Join Useful Vision for a wonderful day out at the yard! Experienced instructors will support you with a 1-hour riding…
View Event17
Aug
Skills Workshops
Animate with iPads (FULL)
This Event is Fully Booked
Useful Vision and Animate2Educate are back for an exclusive, hands-on programming and animation workshop. Highly qualified and knowledgeable instructor Martin…
View Event20
Aug
Family Activities
Day Trip to Beamish (FULL)
This Event is Fully Booked
Useful Vision is delighted to invite families back to the Beamish Living Museum of the North! Travel in time down…
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Stories
Caliburnus Motorcycle Club Raises Awareness at South Shields Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is celebrated across the UK to show support for serving troops, veterans and cadets. Last Sunday, South…
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Fundraising
Colour Run Raises over £500!
We’re so proud to announce that one of our parents, Stacey Newton, has raised over £500 for Useful Vision by…
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Grants
Useful Vision awarded £1,000 Tesco Community Grant!
Useful Vision are delighted to announce we’ve won a £1,000 Tesco Community Grant! Every three months, local good causes are…
Read MoreVolunteer
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
