Help and Support for Visually Impaired Children and their Families
Useful Vision is a registered charity providing positive opportunities and jam-packed events for visually impaired children around the North East. We work with children and their families to give them the support 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 enable children to 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
We offer practical advice and emotional support for children, siblings and families from early years through to young adulthood.
We’ve collected some useful resources to provide help, assistance, and guidance for 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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Dec
Skills Workshops
Regular Riding
Useful Vision are delighted to be able to offer 12 horse riding lesson spaces at RDA-Affiliated The Tilery Equestrian Centre,…
View Event07
Dec
Skills Workshops
Regular Riding – Fishburn
Useful Vision are delighted to recommence riding lessons at RDA-Affiliated Mill House Riding Centre, Fishburn, Stockton on Tees. TS21 4BD….
View Event09
Dec
Family Activities
Christmas Pantomime – Beauty and The Beast
Come and join us for an exclusive performance of family favourite ‘Beauty and the Beast’. This will be a relaxed…
View Event16
Dec
Younger Children
The Craft Cabin
Useful Vision are delighted to be hosting Christmas at The Craft Cabin. Join us for Christmas craft making. Children will…
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Support Useful Vision at Tesco
! We’re thrilled to announce that Useful Vision has been nominated as a Tesco Stronger Starts charity! We’re calling on…
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Ideas & Inspiration
Halloween activities in North East England 2023
Halloween activities in North East England 2023 Halloween is great fun and can be a fantastic sensory experience for children,…
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Stories
Libraries Week 2023
It’s Libraries Week – a celebration of the nations much-loved libraries! Taking place between the 2nd– 8th of October 2023,…
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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
