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.

Run for Team VICTA in the 2027 London Marathon

Apply to run for VICTA the 2027 TCS London Marathon

For one year only, be part of the double with VICTA! A unique two-day London Marathon event across the Saturday & Sunday.

Join #TeamVICTA

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Enjoy access to Audible Premium for free with VICTA Beyond the Book!

We are collaborating with Audible on their Imagine Louder programme for the next 6 months. If you’re 12 to 18, click the link to find out more.

Beyond the Book

VICTA Changemakers’ podcast – See it our way: the VICTA podcast

Episode four is out now – Back to school, uni, work… and being heard. As vision impaired young adults we share our experiences from primary school, through to finding employment. We’re here to share things our way, so have a listen and learn something new!

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VICTA Parent Services podcast – VICTA Parent Voice!

Episode five is streaming across all your favourite podcasting platforms. Visit the Parent Portal to find out all the ways to tune in to our new episode – Diagnosis Human. Conversations about disability, parenting, and the stories we tell about difference.

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For families

VICTA offers activities and support for children and their families, helping to build networks, confidence and personal independence.

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Pre-teens

Hands-on learning in safe, fun and supportive environments for 10 to 13 years. Make friends, gain independence and increase confidence.

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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.

Get Involved

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.

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Earn an award

Explore VICTA’s national awards programme including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and John Muir Environmental Award.

Join in

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.

Apply for a grant

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.

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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!

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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!

Volunteer

Run for #TeamVICTA in the
2026 TCS London Marathon

Applications to join our 2026 TCS London Marathon team are now open. Run for us and support children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted and their families.

Apply for the London Marathon