February 2023
We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported our charity night on Saturday.
Whether you attended on the night, purchased raffle tickets or made a donation towards the event, we can’t thank everyone enough for their generosity.
We are thrilled to share that we raised a grand total of £633! Thank you!
February 2023
Please click on the following link to read our Winter 2023 Newsletter.
January 2023
We are currently seeking a part-time Bookkeeper.
Please see the job advert below:
Bookkeeper
Permanent, 1 day per week.
£12 per hour
7 hours per week.
Newcastle Vision Support is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to carry out a range of finance tasks from their office in Newcastle. Newcastle Vision Support is a small, independent, local charity based in Newcastle who have been supporting people with visual impairments for over 155 years.
Duties will include:
• Management of accounts payable and receivable, using Sage accounting package.
• Processing of staff expenses.
• Managing banking and petty cash.
• Production of regular and ad-hoc finance reports and budgets.
• Monitoring of bank accounts and cash flow.
• Processing of pension contributions and Gift Aid claims.
Bookkeeping experience is desired however, you will be provided with some formal training in double-entry bookkeeping and training in using an accounting package (Sage).
Skills List:
Essential:
• IT proficient.
• Good standard of numeracy.
• Methodical approach to working.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
Desirable:
• Experience of using an accounting package, ideally Sage.
To apply, please send a CV and covering email to philippa@newcastlevisionsupport.org.uk
Closing Date: 10th February 2023
January 2023
We are holding a charity night to raise funds for Newcastle Vision Support.
The charity night will be held on Saturday 18th February at Fairholme Social Club, Ferguson’s Lane, Benwell, NE15 7PL from 7pm – 11pm. Entry is £3.00 per person and includes a disco, raffle, tombola, a buffet and much more!
If you would like to attend entry tickets are currently on sale from the office. Please call the office on 0191 232 7292 if you would like to purchase tickets. We also encourage you to bring along your family and friends.
Raffle tickets are also available to buy in advance from the office for £1 per strip. If you’re unable to attend the charity night but would like to buy raffle tickets, then please feel free to do so. NVS will keep hold of your tickets and notify you if you win. This is due to all prizes needing to be claimed on the night of the event.
We are sure it will be a fun-filled night, please come along and support if you can!
Click here for directions to Fairholme Social Club.
Alternatively click the map below for directions.
January 2023
Happy New Year!
We hope everyone is well and we’d like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2023!
We are holding a coffee afternoon on Wednesday 18th January at 1.30pm in rooms 5 and 6 on the fifth floor at MEA House.
This is in place of our Macular and CU Wednesday groups which don’t run in January. Please feel free to pop along for a cuppa, some sweet treats and a catch up
If you would like to come along please let us know by calling 0191 232 7292
December 2022
We will be closed from 4pm on Thursday 22nd December until Tuesday 3rd January 2023 for our well earned Christmas break.
If you have any enquiries please leave a message on the answering machine and we will respond in early January.
Thank you again for all of your continued support throughout 2022. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2023.
All the best.
All of the staff at Newcastle Vision Support.
September 2022
Everyone at Newcastle Vision Support is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to The Royal Family.
Newcastle Vision Support will be closed on the day of the state funeral (Monday 19th September) as a mark of respect and to allow our staff and service users to pay their respects.
August 2022
Do you want to learn about dealing with the cost of living crisis and share your concerns as a blind or partially sighted person?
Current rises in the cost of living are having a bigger impact on blind and partially sighted people. This is when we already face additional, unavoidable costs like taxi journeys, assistive technology and support in the home
.At this event, you will find out how to get advice on benefits and grants you may be entitled to, money saving and budgeting tips. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your concerns. This free event is specifically designed for blind and partially sighted people living in Tyne and Wear.
Event details•
Date and time: Thursday 25 August 2022, from 10:30am – 1:30pm
• Venue: Mea House, Ground Floor Grand Auditorium, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8XS.
• This event is completely free to attend, and lunch and refreshments will be provided.
• Disabled parking spaces are available close to the venue.
Click here to book or call the office on 0191 232 7292
July 2022
To view the Summer Newsletter 2022, please click on the following link to download the document:
May 2022
A one of our fantastic volunteers Richard Davies’, son, Nathan Davies, is completing a solo, non-supported ultramarathon to raise money for Newcastle Vision Support.
Nathan’s will be running 55km (34.1 miles) on Saturday 17th September 2022 around his local area.
He is asking you to sponsor him so that Newcastle Vison Support can continue our vital work, helping and supporting those who are visually impaired.
To read more about Nathan’s story and donate visit – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nvs-55