Wales Council of the Blind

MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

Description: MACS is the UK's national charity for children born with one or more of three rare conditions, Microphthalmia (small, underdeveloped eye), Anophthalmia (no eye) and Coloboma (a gap or cleft in the eye structure). Through core values of offering acceptance, inspiring trust and providing opportunity, MACS supports a community of around 3,000 people across the UK, from over 1,000 families.

Weblink: http://www.macs.org.uk/

Tel: 0800 169 8088

Email: enquiries@macs.org.uk

Category: Third/voluntary Sector


Services Provided

MACS family helpline

Telephone helpline offering advice and support to parents of children born without eyes or with under-developed eyes.

Grants from MACS

MACS gives grants to cover the cost of activities or equipment needed by children born without eyes, or with under-developed eyes. You must have been a member of MACS for at least 6 month to apply.

Activities for young people

MACS organises sailing trips and adventure weekends for young people with MACS conditions.

Events associated with this provider:

22nd of October 2024

MACS: Creative Writing Workshop (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

29th of October 2024

MACS: Kids Online Workshop (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

30th of October 2024

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

31st of October 2024

MACS: Kids Creative Writing (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

6th of November 2024

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

26th of November 2024

MACS: Creative Writing Workshop (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

27th of November 2024

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

4th of December 2024

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

11th of December 2024

MACS: MACS Dads (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

14th of December 2024

MACS: Online Panto (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

19th of December 2024

MACS: Kids Creative Writing (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

23rd of December 2024

MACS: Kids Online Workshop (online)

For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

25th of December 2024

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

1st of January 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

29th of January 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

5th of February 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

26th of February 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

5th of March 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

26th of March 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

2nd of April 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

30th of April 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

7th of May 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

28th of May 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

4th of June 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

25th of June 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

2nd of July 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

30th of July 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

6th of August 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

27th of August 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

3rd of September 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

24th of September 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

1st of October 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

29th of October 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

5th of November 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

26th of November 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

3rd of December 2025

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

31st of December 2025

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

7th of January 2026

MACS: New Members Meeting (online)

Meeting for new MACS members. Meet on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

28th of January 2026

MACS: Adult Social Group (online)

Last Wednesday of the Month. For more information call 0800 644 6017 or visit the link provided.

Hosted by - MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)