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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Sep
Family Activities
Planet Leisure Bowling Party
Get ready to roll a strike at our Bowling Party! Fun, family and food. The bowling is 11:30am-1pm and afterwards…
View Event02
Oct
Family Activities
Swimming Party
Let’s cause a splash! With exclusive use for our families, you can enjoy a full hour of swimming 1.30pm –…
View Event03
Oct
Family Activities
Trampolining @ Velocity
Join us for fab family trampolining at Velocity Sports. Enjoy an extended 90-minute session with trained coaches, then chill out…
View Event09
Oct
Family Activities
Multisport Taster Session with SMILE Through Sport
We are so excited to have SMILE here to give us a taster of a whole range of sports, including…
View Event10
Oct
Skills Workshops
Discover Dance with Dance City
Dance City is back with Useful Vision and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Each age group has their own specially organised…
View Event16
Oct
Skills Workshops
Cooking Session with Fun Little Foodies
Young food lovers unite! Fun Little Foodies aim to get kids involved and interested in food and cooking. Expect cookie…
View Event
Stories
Bring on the games!
A huge, huge thank you to Useful Vision parent Alan Gibbons for arranging a donation from the Northumbria Police Charities…
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Stories
We got a Magic Little Grant!
We are delighted to have been awarded a Magic Little Grant to run drama sessions for our children with visual…
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Information
Family Fun Day postponed
It is with regret that we have had to postpone the Family Fun Day (July 11th) due to the delay…
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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
