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A charity that is dedicated to

 

 

Improving the lives of people with sight loss in Derbyshire.

We provide services, support, advice and information to adults and children across Derbyshire who are blind or partially sighted.

How Can We Help?

Find out about our services for people who are visually impaired.

Become a Volunteer

Why giving your time brings its own rewards.

Fundraising

Get involved and support our services for visually impaired people living near you.

Without you, we could do very little.

Please accept our warmest thanks for the support you have provided – we greatly appreciate it. From this, thousands of blind visually impaired people across Derbyshire are now facing a
more promising future thanks to your support.

News & Events

Update 27th March – Phone Line Issue 25th March 2025

UPDATE Thursday 27th March 2025 We are pleased to say that our phone lines are back up and running and we look forward to receiving your calls! Many apologies for any inconvenience caused. We apologise if you are unable to get through to us on the phone today (Tuesday...

Sight Support Information Day – Buxton

Buxton Methodist ChurchChapel StreetBuxtonSK17 6HX Wednesday 9th April 202510.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Buxton. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with a...

Sight Support Information Days 2025

We are delighted to announce our 2025 programme of Sight Loss Information Days which will be held across Derbyshire over the coming months. Our Information Days are designed to showcase local agencies offering advice, equipment and support to people with a visual...

Befriending Coordinator – South – March 2025

Befriending Coordinator - South (Job Share)Temporary to April 2026, but renewable subject to funding£9,734 for 15 hours per week (£12.48/hour pay award pending)Based in Derby*We would consider a secondment from a suitable organisation (eg a member of the Derbyshire...

Charity Trustee Drop In Events

Wednesday 12th March 2025 1.30 - 3.30pmWednesday 19th March 2025 10am - noonAt our head office: 2A Wentworth House, Vernon Gate, Derby DE1 1UR Have you ever thought about getting more involved with a local charity but not sure what becoming a Charity Trustee might...

Winter Raffle 2024-25 – Winning Numbers Announced!

Our Winter Raffle was drawn by three of our Board of Trustees, Robert Gill, Jean Sharp and Martin Wilson last week and the winners have all been notified. The winning ticket numbers were as follows: Amazon Echo Show 8 kindly donated by Amazon - 032783 12 piece...

Sight Support Information Day – Dronfield

Dronfield Contact ClubSnape Hill LaneDronfieldS18 2G Thursday 27th March 202510.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Dronfield. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people...