Wales Council of the Blind

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.

Events associated with this provider:

10th of May 2025

Partially sighted football taster session - aged 7-16 years (Hereford)

Free Partially Sighted Football Taster Session. The event is for partially sighted children and young people aged 7 to 16 years, and is also an opportunity to find out more about study at RNC. For more information and to apply for a place, click the link provided. The closing date for applications is 28th April.

Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)