Welcome to VICTA
If you are the parent of a child who is blind or partially sighted, or a young adult aged 29 or under who is visually impaired, VICTA is here to help. Why not explore our activities, services and grant programmes. If you are looking to support us, you can become a volunteer or join one of our fundraising events such as the London Marathon.
For families
VICTA offers activities and support for children and their families, helping to build networks, confidence and personal independence.
Youth activities
Young people aged 14 to 17 can join our youth activities, from weekend breaks to international excursions and share new experiences with others their own age.
For young adults
Our support doesn’t end at 18. Young adults from 18 to 29 can benefit from our activities, international expeditions and employability programmes.
Earn an award
Explore VICTA’s national awards programme including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and John Muir Environmental Award.
Apply for a grant
Our grant programme is open to those aged 0 to 29 and supports the purchase of assistive equipment to aid your visual impairment. Find out if you are eligible.
The Parent Network
Join the VICTA Parent Network and visit our online Parent Portal, designed to help you feel more confident, knowledgeable and less isolated.
Fundraise for VICTA
Run the London Marathon or enter one of our other fundraising events and VICTA will be here to support you. Join #TeamVICTA today!
Become a volunteer
We need your help to support children & young people on our activity breaks, family weekends and international trips. Be part of our volunteer team!
About VICTA
Thinking about getting involved? Find out more about VICTA and the support we provide to visually impaired young people across the UK .
Coming up at VICTA
Beauty and the Beast – Audio-described Pantomime
Date: 11 December 2019
Location: Exeter
Age: Family
Closing date: 1 November 2019
Snow White – Audio-described Pantomime
Date: 19 December 2019
Location: Manchester
Age: Family
Closing date: 1 November 2019
Sports Activity Week
Date: 18 to 21 February 2020
Location: RNC, Hereford
Age: 14 to 17 years
Closing date: 3 January 2020
VICTA Pre-Teen Science Day, Natural History Museum
Date: 21 February 2020
Location: London
Age: 10 to 13 years
Closing date:3 January 2020
Fundraising events coming soon
Our stories
Enjoying independent international travel
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Introducing the VICTA Parent Portal!
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Volunteering at the VICTA Family Weekend
By Graham Stearn Graham entertaining the kids at a previous [...]
Welcome to STRiVE
Our current team of inspiring Young Ambassadors have responsibility for the creation and production of our e-magazine ‘STRiVE’. STRiVE is a platform created to highlight personal challenges, endeavour and successes and to share information our ambassadors feel will empower others.