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:
27
Aug
Family Activities
Alnwick Gardens Family Day – FULLY BOOKED
We invite you to a wonderful family day at the beautiful Alnwick Garden. Take an exclusive tour of the poison…
View Event29
Aug
Family Activities
Beamish Museum -FULLY BOOKED
Come to the living Museum of the north. Hear the hissing of the steam engines, smell freshly bedded straw, taste…
View Event07
Sep
Older Children
Bushcraft Survival Workshop
Have you got what it takes to survive in the wilderness? At this full day workshop you will build a…
View Event07
Sep
Family Activities
Bushcraft Survival Workshop
Have you got what it takes to survive in the wilderness? At this full day workshop you will build a…
View Event08
Sep
Family Activities
Captain Cook Museum
Join us for a fun filled morning learning about Captain Cook through lots of engaging and interactive activities like Light…
View Event08
Sep
Family Activities
Captain Cook Museum
Join us for a fun filled morning learning about Captain Cook through lots of engaging and interactive activities like light…
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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
