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
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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May
Older Children
Make Your Own Afternoon Tea
Treat the grown ups in your life to slice of one of the finest British traditions and learn a variety…
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Jun
Family Activities
Maritime Hartlepool
Travel back in the mari-time machine and experience life aboard a real British naval frigate in the 19th century. Explore…
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Jun
Family Activities
Druridge Bay Watersports
This Event is Fully Booked
The experienced instructors will help you enjoy a lot of exciting water sport activities like sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking. …
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Jun
Younger Children
Toddler Group
Join us for some interactive activities with the little ones, access to the sensory room and soft play.
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Jun
Older Children
Goalball Taster Session
Goalball is an exciting Paralympic, indoor, 3-aside team sport, of attack and defend – with a unique twist! It has been…
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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
