Help and Support for Visually Impaired Children and their Families
Useful Vision is a service 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.
From January 1 2025, Useful Vision became part of the award-winning, community health charity Healthworks.
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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May
Family Activities
Whitehouse Farm
Join Useful Vision for a lovely fun filled family day at Whitehouse Farm. There is lots to do from animal…
View Event29
May
Skills Workshops
Beacon of Light Sports and Play
Join our Sports and Play morning. Led by fully trained Foundation of Light staff, sessions include Parachute activities, team games,…
View Event30
May
Family Activities
Newcastle Trampoline Park
This Event is Fully Booked
Useful Vision invite you to join us at Newcastle Trampoline Park for a 1 hour exclusive bounce session this half…
View Event07
Jun
Family Activities
Behind the Magic Door
This Event is Fully Booked
Join Useful Vision at “Behind the Magic Door” where imagination and relaxation meet. In this vibrant, calming and stimulating environment…
View Event14
Jun
Skills Workshops
Ramsey’s Theatre Stars
Useful Vision are delighted to invite you to Ramsey’s Theatre Stars where you will become the star of your own…
View Event22
Jun
Family Activities
Adapted Bikes and Sensory Room
Designed to help those with additional needs, Newburn Activity Centre have a range of adaptable and accessible bikes. Come to…
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News
Caliburnus raise over £2700 for Useful Vision
Useful Vision were excited to welcome back members of Caliburnus Motorcycle Club to our Useful Vision office last week where…
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News
Merry Christmas from Useful Vision
We hope everyone has enjoyed their year with Useful Vision, we have enjoyed hosting a whole range of activities and…
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News
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…
Read MoreVolunteer
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
