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Visually impaired children have fun meeting the animals Southend in Sight organised for 9 families with visually impaired children to meet a variety of animals during February half term. The… Continue Reading Charity organises half term animal fun

Local writing group gifts donation from latest anthology The Phoenix Writing Group have donated a £300 cheque from their latest anthology to Southend in Sight.     The Essex based writing… Continue Reading Writers’ group donates book funds to charity

End of year report reveals many achievements for staff and services Southend in Sight have reviewed their services for 2023 indicating successes in use of services and activities, creating a… Continue Reading Charity achieves success in 2023

Charity prepares for festive pop-up shop. The Southend in Sight annual Christmas pop-up shop takes place this year on Saturday 2nd December from 9.30am – 4pm in their centre and… Continue Reading Annual Christmas Pop-up 2023

Southend Lions Donation Provides Unique Climbing Experience Southend in Sight organised an exciting new activity for local visually impaired children and young adults, thanks to a generous donation from the… Continue Reading Climbing Wall Event Proves Huge Success

Mayor Walks Blindfolded for World Sight Day 2023 Southend in Sight marked another year of awareness for international World Sight Day 2023 with Southend City Mayor.  Held in October every… Continue Reading World Sight Day Awareness

ECLO based at Southend Hospital offers ongoing support Southend in Sight has their own ECLO based at Southend Hospital Eye Clinic, who is on hand to offer practical help and… Continue Reading Charity Celebrates Vital Role

Southend in Sight awarded Independent Age Grant The Southend in Sight charity are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a 2-year grant totalling £40K from Independent Age. The… Continue Reading Grant Awarded to Charity Goes Far

Visually Impaired Choir Invites New Recruits Southend in Sight’s visually impaired choir began last year, meeting at their centre on Hamlet Court Road.  The choir meet twice a month (the… Continue Reading Choir Open For New Members

Southend in Sight volunteer becomes permanent staff Southend in Sight are pleased to welcome a new recruit to their team; Liz Payne, who has been volunteering for the charity for… Continue Reading Charity Welcomes New Recruit