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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Apr
Younger Children
Toddler Group
A monthly group alternating location between the Newburn Activity Centre (Newburn) and the Tim Lamb Centre (Benton) with different themes…
View Event27
Apr
Older Children
Youthful Vision: Farming Experience
Meet the newborn lambs and learn about sheep, husbandry, animal nutrition and grazing. We will also get to feed the…
View Event11
May
Family Activities
Falconry Day
This Event is Fully Booked
Learn all about the many different species of birds of prey with a private tour around the falcon farm. This…
View Event14
May
Younger Children
Toddler Group
Join us for some interactive activities with the little ones, access to the sensory room, soft play and outdoors area.
View Event19
May
Family Activities
Family Food & Culture Day
Try food from around the world! We’ll have 5 different taste sensations, a face painter and a variety of animals…
View Event29
May
Older Children
Clip ‘n Climb Cramlington
Test your resolve across dozens of challenges- reach new heights on the skyscraper, take the speed climbing challenge and face…
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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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Fundraising
Thank you to the Ballinger Charitable Trust
We would like to thank Trustees of the Ballinger Charitable Trust for their generous donation of £30,600 to Useful Vision…
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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
