News 2017 / 2016
Information Meeting Launches JobSense 2018
Wednesday evening saw the long anticipated launch of our JobSense employment programme for the D/deaf and hard of hearing.
Festive Fun for Children and their Families!
On Saturday 2nd December, 10 of our children and their families spent a day at RHS Wisley Gardens and even more festive fun was had on Sunday 3rd December as 28 of our children and their families took to Reigate for a Christmas Celebration!
Making Music with the Music Man!
On Saturday, vision impaired children and their families enjoyed a music workshop with Aga Serugo-Lugo. They had a brilliant time. Check out these three audio clips of the music created on the day!
Sight for Surrey has a Happy Halloween
On Tuesday 31st October (AKA Halloween), some of our fundraising team were at the Swan Centre in Leatherhead for an afternoon of hideous Halloween fun!
Choose Sight for Surrey as your Co-op cause!
With just 3 weeks to go until the funding round closes on 11 November 2017, we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to support us through the Co-op Local Community Fund.
Coffee Catch-up wins Community Award
Sight for Surrey were fortunate enough to be nominated for The Mayor’s Award for Access. This award recognises those who make a positive contribution to the lives of disabled people across the Guildford borough. The ceremony, held in Guildford on the 17th October, was attended by The Deputy Mayor of Guildford.
Fundraiser Callum on Premier Christian Radio
Listen to Callum’s radio appearance here! Callum speaks to Loretta about the important work Sight for Surrey does for those across the county who have a sensory impairment.
HDI Bavarian bash raises thousands
HDI Insurance, who have made us their charity this year, thanks to one of our award-winning volunteers, held a staff Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Beerhouse in Tower Hill on Friday. Some of our fundraising team attended what has been reported as an enjoyable evening for...
Showcase 2017 a Huge Success!
On 25th September, Sight for Surrey held its Showcase Event at The Lightbox in Woking to launch our new five-year strategy and celebrate the range of services that we offer as a multi-sensory charity. The Showcase was a stimulating day of talks, seminars, activities...
Big ‘Thank You’ to BBC Children in Need for our grant of £29,000!
We are pleased to announce that we have received a further 3 year grant of over £29,000 from BBC Children in Need for our Young Person's Inclusion Programme. This means that we are able to continue supporting our children and young people and putting lots of fun...
Medieval Museum Mayhem
Seven of our families came along to Medieval Museum Mayhem yesterday at the Guildford Museum and had a great time interacting with all of the machines from the past!
National Sunglasses Day raises £1911 for Sight for Surrey
To celebrate National Sunglasses Day on 27 June, Sight for Surrey ran a week-long initiative which involved visiting local schools and raising awareness of eye health. Pupils across Surrey joined in the fun by bringing in their sunglasses to school and taking selfies....