Sight Support Derbyshire

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Sight Support Derbyshire works with people who are blind or partially sighted in Derby and Derbyshire. Sight loss affects every aspect of life. We provide a range of practical, emotional and social support for everyone from children to the elderly.

In the foreground is a piece of cake, behind is a pair of hands holding a mug and there is a tea-pot on the table in the middle
A lady wearing a blue and white dress is standing behind a tombola drum with a folded ticket in her hand. Behind her is a Sight Support Derbyshire banner.
Clock face with white background and black numbers and hands, showing the time of 11.45
Against a graduated deep pink background is the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo. Underneath is a photo of two older gentleman standing outside with green grass behind them and smiles on their faces. To the right of the image are the words: “Get ready to have your donations doubled! 22 – 29 June Save the date” Underneath the text are logos for Small Charity Week Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise and NCVO
A group of 7 people are sitting round a long table with cups of tea and coffee in front of them. They are all smiling at the camera. The background has been coloured yellow.
A cake with white icing and multicoloured sprinkles next to a knife which has been used to cut it - there is not much cake left!
A lady is standing next to a display stand with leaflets and equipment. She is wearing a yellow Sight Support Derbyshire fleece and is smiling.
Two ladies are sitting at a kitchen table smiling at the camera. The lady on the left is older with short white hair and glasses. In front of them are two mugs.
Against a dark pink background is the Sight Support Derbyshire logo, a photo of two older gentleman in a park laughing together, and the text, Get ready to have your donations doubled! 22-29 June Save the date. In the bottom right hand corner are the Big Give Small Charity Week logo, the globals Make Some Noise logo and the NCVO logo
Martin Wilson on the left wearing suit and tie holding a framed certificate. Next to him is cadet Sgt Rosie Gill in her uniform and next to her is Sir Richard FitzHerbert in his High Sheriff outfit
Six people are standing on a low stage smiling at the camera. Four men are wearing Toyota uniform (navy trousers and a grey and navy jacket) and between them is Sight Support Derbyshire CEO Kathy Kozlowski and Fundraiser Abigail Beaney who is holding an envelope containing a cheque
Image of a lady sitting outside on a wooden bench with a laptop on the wooden table in front of her. She is holding a mobile phone to her ear and is smiling. Text reads: Sensory Tech Day 2026. View and try the latest technology available to make living with a visual impairment easier. Drop in to meet the experts. Also advice on getting the best out of your own smart phone, tablet or computer. Over 15 exhibitors to browse on the day. Hosted by: Sight Support Derbyshire. Wednesday 13th May 10.30am to 3.30pm The Post Mill Centre off Market Street South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2EJ Registered charity number 1080986. 01332 292262
An older lady and gentleman are sitting at a table with a bingo cage in front of them. They are grinning broadly at the camera. There is a multicoloured tapestry on the wall behind them.
A beautiful scene of green trees beside a canal with blue sky with fluffy white clouds above
Three staff from Specsavers Belper are standing in the sun outside their store with Sight Support Derbyshire Trustee, Deborah Hilton-Barber. There is a table in front of them with a game and sweets and next to them is a Sight Support Derbyshire pop up banner.
TV personality Anthea Turner is standing next to Sight Support Derbyshire fundraising Abigail Beaney. They are next to a Sight Support Derbyshire banner and smiling at the camera.
Against a green background with images of flowers, clouds and birds and a round picture of Anthea Turner, is the following text: Bowesbury Care Home Residential and Dementia Care. Grow with Bowesbury. Community Open Day. Saturday 28th Feb 11am-1pm Celebrate community, care and connection at our Bowesbury open day. We look forward to welcoming you to our home. Family-friendly activities. Crafts & creative fun. Live music. Food & spring drinks. All welcome! 89 Bowes Road, Boulton Moor, DE72 3UY Sat Nav DE24 5BZ
Against a pale green background are images of bunting and brightly coloured balloons. Text reads: Specsavers Belper 20th Birthday Celebration Saturday 14th February 2026 Join us for cake, magic and lots of fun!
Two ladies and a man are standing behind a tombola drum with the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo. Left to right are Abigail Beaney (Fundraiser Sight Support Derbyshire), Sabina Kacinova (Marketing Operations Lead, Nine Dots Development) and Martin Wilson (Chair of Trustees, Sight Support Derbyshire). They are all smiling at the camera and in the background is a Sight Support Derbyshire banner
Photograph of a group of people sitting in a circle with their feet raised off the ground. You can only see them from the waist down.
A poster with Sight Support Derbyshire logo and two photos. One photo is of a lady sitting between two older people on a sofa. She has an open booklet in her hands that they are all looking at. The second photo is of two gentlemen walking in a park, one of whom has a walking stick. Text reads: Want to invest in your community? Have an hour or two to spare? We're looking for Befriending Volunteers to support people in your area who are blind or partially sighted - and your time could make a real difference. it doesn't take much to brighten someone's week and help them feel included. Why volunteer? Flexible around your life. Make a real impact locally. Full training provided. No experience needed - just kindness and reliability. Go on! Do something amazing today! Call us on 01332 292262 www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Sight Support Derbyshire Reg charity no. 1080986
Illustration of Santa sitting on top of a chimney with a long scroll list in one hand and a laptop in the other. Next to the laptop is a Christmas Card with dashes around it illustrating it has come out of the laptop. Text reads: Send Christmas e-cards and donate the cost of cards and stamps! DontSendMeACard.com
A poster with Sight Support Derbyshire logo and two photos. One photo is of a lady sitting between two older people on a sofa. She has an open booklet in her hands that they are all looking at. The second photo is of two gentlemen walking in a park, one of whom has a walking stick. Text reads: Want to invest in your community? Have an hour or two to spare? We're looking for Befriending Volunteers to support people in your area who are blind or partially sighted - and your time could make a real difference. it doesn't take much to brighten someone's week and help them feel included. Why volunteer? Flexible around your life. Make a real impact locally. Full training provided. No experience needed - just kindness and reliability. Go on! Do something amazing today! Call us on 01332 292262 www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Sight Support Derbyshire Reg charity no. 1080986
Against a blue background is the following text in white, next to an image of Santa sitting next to a fireplace with a Christmas tree behind: "Santa's Grotto at Elliott and Heath Opticians! Join us on Saturday 20th December from 11am for some festive fun and a special visit from Santa himself! Elliott & Heath Opticians 79 Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 7QA. Each child will meet Santa and receive a small gift. Tickets £5 - all proceeds go to Sight Support Derbyshire. Bring your family, spread the Christmas cheer and help support a fantastic local charity! Book early to avoid disappointment! Call 01246 275847 or pop into the practice.
A woman with shoulder length dark hair and wearing a white shirt over a black top is smiling at the camera. She is sitting at a desk and in front of her is her computer and keyboard.
Against a white background an animation of a party popper goes off. The following words appear on the screen in coop blue: "Thank you co-op members for choosing us as your local cause". This is then replaced by the blue co-op logo and the words "Owned by you. Right by you."
Against a green background are scattered numerous blank scrabble tiles. In the middle are three tiles with letters spelling out the word Lucky with their number values (1, 1, 3, 5, 4)
We’re supporting Befriending Week. 1 - 7 November
A teenage girl is sitting on an antique tractor. She has her hands on the steering wheel and is smiling broadly. On the grass around the tractor are a selection of pumpkins of different colours and sizes
Against a yellow background, in black text, "I feel less isolated knowing I have someone coming to chat to". In the bottom left hand corner is a white rectangle containing the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo.
Against a background of falling autumn leaves is the text: Autumn Programme. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Thursday 13th November 5.30 to 6.30pm Oxygen Derby £7 per person Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families. There is an image of a trampoline and the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo
Inside a theatre are two gentlemen wearing full pantomime dame make up, wearing jeans and jumpers. In between them is a lady with short grey hair and glasses, wearing a huge filly yellow outfit who is grinning broadly.
Against a background of cartoon images of falling autumn leaves is the text: Autumn Programme. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Monday 27th October Meet at 10am Pumpkin Picking £2 per adult. Kids go free! Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families. There is a cartoon image of a pumpkin plus the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo.
A cartoon background shows autumn leaves falling down the page. Text reads: Autumn Programme. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Thursday 16th October 6 to 7pm Table Tennis Free event (image of two table tennis bats and two balls). Monday 27th October 10am Pumpkin Picking £2 per adult. Kids go free! (image of a pumpkin). Thursday 13th November 5.30 to 6.30pm Oxygen Derby £7 per person. Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families (Sight Support Derbyshire logo)
A gentleman is standing behind a table with a range of leaflets and a Sight Support Derbyshire banner. He is smiling, has grey hair and is wearing a yellow Sight Support Derbyshire t-shirt and jacket. There are other people in various conversations blurred in the background
A bowl of hearty looking vegetable soup with a swirl of cream and chopped chives on top. Text reads: Vision Matters. A healthy diet helps support Eye Health. National Eye Health Week
On a light blue background is the following text in darker blue and white: Vision Matters. Smoking causes sight loss. National Eye Health Week. Visionmatters.org.uk
A lady is sitting at a laptop. She is looking away from it and smiling. On the image are the words: Vision matters. Take regular screen breaks to prevent eye strain. National Eye Health Week.
A lady and a gentleman wearing yellow fleeces are standing by a table with leaflets etc and a Sight Support Derbyshire banner.
A group of 9 Sight Support Derbyshire staff are outside the head office door. They are all wearing brightly coloured clothes and are holding eye health information leaflets.
A pale yellow background with the words: Vision Matters. Time outdoors is essential for kid's eye health. National Eye Health Week. Visionmatters.org.uk
A photograph of a young girl wearing shorts and a white jumper with large words in pink such as Love, Dance, Smile, Play. There are trees and grass behind her and her arms and legs are in motion. Superimposed are cartoon images of butterflies and bubbles. In the top right are the words Vision Matters and in the bottom left is a beige box with the words Vision Matters for all life's adventures. National Eye Health Week.
On a light pink background is the following text in dark pink and white: Vision Matters. When did you last have an eye test? National Eye Health Week VIsionmatters.org.uk
The background is a cartoon image of a reindeer's face and a snowy background. The words in white and black read: Christmas Specials. Christmas events for all the family. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Friday 28th November - Santa's Winter Wonderland @ Snowdome, Tamworth. Saturday 13th December - Oliver Twist Production @Derby Theatre. Booking Required! Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families.
An image of a young girl looking to her right and the words “Watch this Space! National Eye Health Week launches 22/09/25”. Under this text is the National Eye Health Week logo and above it are two stacked lozenges containing the words vision matters. The girl wears a jumper emblazoned with dynamic words including love, dance, play and smile. The image and text is set on a light blue background.
Against a green grass and blue sky illustration are four photographs of children on paddleboards, the white, yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo and the text: Trip to Spring Lakes. We had a fantastic time on a very hot and sunny day. The young people enjoyed their time on and in the water! Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families
Five ladies wearing brightly coloured clothes are smiling and giving 'jazz hands'. They are standing outside a building, either side of a Sight Support Derbyshire banner.
A photo of a canal bridge surrounded by green vegetation and trees. To the right of the photo is the very edge of a canal barge travelling towards the bridge.
On a blue background are a selection of 5 photographs at different angles showing Drayton Manor, the National Adventure Farm and Spring Lakes, and the Sight Support Derbyshire logo. Text reads: Summer Fun! Sunshine and smiles ... a great summer of family fun. Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families.
Tuesdays in the park from 11am to 12.15pm at Markeaton Park. Meet by high ropes course located outside Mundy Play Centre. Tuesday 5th August Tuesday 19th August Tuesday 2nd September. Come and join us for games, crafts and fun. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families
A photograph of a clock showing half the face. The hands are pointing to quarter to 12 and the seconds hand is heading towards 6. The clock has a white face with black numbers and a silver rim. The photograph is taken slightly off angle to the left.
Abigail and Emily from Sight Support Derbyshire are holding up two decorated cupcakes each. They are both wearing glasses, have brown shoulder length hair and are grinning at the camera. Behind them is a banner and you can just make out the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo.
A group of 9 older people are sitting on a canal barge. Most are smiling at the camera. In the background is a tranquil scene with trees along the canal to the left and a file to the right. The sky is blue with fluffy white clouds.
Sight Support Derbyshire CEO, Claire, is talking to camera. She is wearing a grey jumper and has brown curly hair. During the video she holds up a £1 coin and two £1 coins, then a £10 note and a £20 note to illustrate double donations
A yellow background has black corners with a wavy edge in top left and bottom right. In bottom left is the Sight Support Derbyshire logo. In black text are the words: "It's so easy to donate and very exciting to see the amount you donate double as if by magic! Wonderful!"