VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)
Description: VICTA provides support to blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families. This includes organising activities and events for children, and giving advice to parents, for example on education.
Weblink: http://www.victa.org.uk/
Tel: 01908 240831
Email: admin@victa.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Grants from VICTA
VICTA provide grants for children and young people for visual aid equipment and for vacation schemes.VICTA events and activities
VICTA organise a wide range of activities and week-ends for vi children and their families. Although most activities are in England so likely to be impractical for people from Wales, the longer breaks are worth considering.Parent Portal
Support hub for parents of children with sight loss.VICTA Student Portal
Resources for students with a vision impairment.Events associated with this provider:
15th of May 2025
Exploring Tech through Transitioning to Higher Education with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) (online)
A session which is all about making the exciting (but maybe also daunting) step from further education into university as smooth and successful as possible for blind and partially sighted students. The session will walk you through some key things to know and give you a chance to ask any questions you might have. For more information and to sign up, visit the link provided.Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)
27th of May 2025
VICTA Parent Workshop – Practical Mental Health Support and Interventions for Parent/Carers (online)
The online event is aimed at parents of children and young people who are registered as visually impaired and are keen on exploring how to manage emotional wellbeing and take better care of themselves. For more information and to book for the workshop, click the link provided. There is a charge of £5.Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)