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What's On

We have a wide range of social activities for all ages.

Click below to find out 'What's On'.

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Become a Volunteer

Do you have some time to spare? If so, why not join our fun team of volunteers and help support our services.

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How we can help you

From our Centre on Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, we offer friendly support, practical advice and fun social events and activities

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How we can help you

From our Centre on Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, we offer friendly support, practical advice and fun social events and activities

Your Vision is Our Vision

Welcome to Southend in Sight, Your Local Sight Loss Charity

From our Centre on Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, we offer friendly support, practical advice and fun social events and activities to ensure that those living with sight loss can continue to lead independent, fulfilling and active lives.

We are moving!

We are relocating our services for local people living with sight loss to:

Ground Floor, SAVS, 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend on Sea, SS1 1BW.

We will be closing our doors at 117 Hamlet Court Road from Friday 11 April. We will not be holding any appointments or drop-ins for the rest of April, but you can leave a message on our answerphone or email us.

Our new offices at SAVS will be open from: Thursday 1 May 2025.

Our charity shop will remain open on Hamlet Court Road, where it is business as usual.

Become a Volunteer

Do you have some time to spare? If so, why not join our fun team of volunteers and help support our services.