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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May
Older Children
Speed of Sight: Race Car Driving (FULL)
This Event is Fully Booked
Speed of Sight is a driving experience like no other! We are delighted to offer our Visually Impaired young people…
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May
Family Activities
Discovery Museum
Take part in two exclusive workshops at the Discovery Museum, one of the North East’s top family attractions! Get involved…
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Jun
Family Activities
Family Fun Day
Useful Vision families are invited to the Newburn Centre for a huge day of summer fun, featuring games, sports, food,…
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Jun
Older Children
Tees Barrage (FULL)
This Event is Fully Booked
Get ready for an action-packed adventure at Tees Barrage! Conquer wobbly bridges, crazy cargo nets, and swinging stepping stones over…
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Jul
Family Activities
Gangsta’ Granny Theatre Show (FULL)
This Event is Fully Booked
Useful Vision is heading to the theatre where David Walliams best-selling children’s book Gangsta’ Granny comes to the stage in…
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Jul
Family Activities
Outdoor Swimming Party
Located in the heart of Hadrians’s Wall Country, join Useful Vision at 3 heated, outdoor pools. We will have exclusive…
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Fundraising
Grants: £500 Waitrose Donation
We are so pleased to announce that Waitrose Eldon Square have donated a £500 Health & Wellbeing Grant to Useful…
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Fundraising
Grants: Middlesbrough Council Staff Lottery Donation
Last year, Useful Vision were delighted to be awarded a Community Chest Grant from Middlesbrough Council. This generous donation supported…
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Fundraising
Squat Challenge Smash Raises £230 for Useful Vision
Useful Vision would love to shout about the incredible fundraising efforts of Sophie Brown! In February, Sophie took on the…
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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
