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:

26th of October 2026

VICTA Sport Leadership Camp 2026 (Hereford)

VICTA's Sport Leadership Camp 2026 is an opportunity for young people (aged 14 to 17) with vision impairment to enhance their personal development and equip themselves with the tools to become an effective leader by earning a Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership. The event takes place from 26th to 30th October at Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford, and there is a cost of £50. For more information and to apply, click the link provided.

Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)