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:
24th of February 2026
VICTA Parent Workshop: 'Understanding your teenager: Brain development, sensory needs and building independence' (online)
The event is designed to help parents and carers understand and support their vision impaired child through the challenges of the teenage years. The workshop is primarily aimed at parents of children aged 11-18, but is open parents of children out of this age group if you feel the subject is relevant. For full details of the topics covered and to book a place, click the link provided. There is a charge of £5 for attending.Hosted by - VICTA (Visually Impaired Children Taking Action)