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:

21st of April 2026

VICTA Parent Workshop: Understanding Your Child’s World: ADHD and Vision Impairment Made Practical' (online)

VICTA is partnering with an experienced ADHD coach to host a supportive online session for parents and carers of vision impaired children who have an ADHD diagnosis, are on the diagnostic pathway or may be showing related traits. There is a charge of £5 for attendees. For more information and to book a place click the link provided.

Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)