We're an independent local charity supporting people living with sight loss, their families and sight care professionals across the Wakefield District.
Wakefield, England
Joined October 2015
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We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have been awarded the
@KingsAwardVS
- the highest accolade a voluntary organisation can achieve! You can read more here: wdsa.org.uk/news/wakefield-d… #KAVS2023
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Are you blind or partially sighted? Share your experience of food packaging in a short UK-wide survey on braille and accessible food labelling. Open the online survey or take part by phone, email or post via [email protected]. Closes 31/10/26.
bit.ly/labelvi
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Meet the finalists! 🌟
We’ve chosen nine worthy finalists in our Unsung Heroes Awards 2026 and it’s time to celebrate them.
✨ Catherine Brocklesby
Read more and vote for your People’s Choice 2026 winner here: wakefieldcf.org.uk/unsung-he…
A huge well done to our amazing volunteer Catherine Brocklesby, shortlisted as an Unsung Hero! 🎉
From befriending to coffee mornings & social groups, Catherine gives so much to support people with sight loss across Wakefield.
Please vote & share!💙wakefieldcf.org.uk/unsung-he…
We've had 4 donations this week! Sign up to @easyuk and when you shop online with your favourite brands, they’ll donate to us. It's free, and your shopping won't cost you any extra! Sign up today: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/…
Join @NorthernBallet for an audio described performance of Gentleman Jack, delivered by ex-premier dancer Pippa Moore and @VocalEyesAD at @BradfordTheatres on Sat 5 Sept, 2.30pm. #AudioDescription youtube.com/watch?v=OdulC00z…
Due to the extreme heat across Yorkshire, our Pontefract coffee morning and Art Beyond Vision session that were scheduled to take place on 25/06/2026 have been cancelled. More information here: wdsa.org.uk/news/cancellatio…
Our April 2026 newsletter will be landing on doormats over the next few days! Can't wait? You can download a copy via our website here: wdsa.org.uk/news/our-april-2…
Our Summer newsletter will be landing on doormats across the district over the next few days, in large print, audio, and Braille formats! If you can't wait and would like a sneaky peek, you can download a copy via our website here: wdsa.org.uk/news/our-july-20…
Please sign up to support us for free on @easyuk today! It’s completely free and would make a big difference to our fundraising. Once you’ve signed up you can raise free donations for us when you shop online with over 8,000 retailers. Sign up here: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/…
Wakefield District Sight Aid has been paid £26.08 this week! A huge thank you to everyone who supports us. Want to get involved? Sign up to @easyuk and turn your online shopping at your favourite retailers into much-needed funding for us: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/…
Our April 2025 newsletter is out now! Large print and audio copies are on their way to you as we speak, but if you just can't wait you can download a PDF copy via our website here: wdsa.org.uk/news/our-april-2…
Sharing on behalf of our friends at @LutoResearch: can you help make patient information leaflets & instructions more #accessible for #VisuallyImpaired people? wdsa.org.uk/news/help-us-imp…
Thank you to everyone who is supporting us for free on @easyuk. Your continued support means the world to us! If you've not signed up yet, please join today and you can raise free donations every time you shop online with over 8,000 retailers: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/…
Wakefield District Sight Aid has been paid £50.67 this week! A huge thank you to everyone who supports us. Want to get involved? Sign up to @easyuk and turn your online shopping at your favourite retailers into much-needed funding for us: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/…
Amazing news, this #DonationDay Wakefield District Sight Aid has been paid! Thank you to everyone who supports us through @easyuk! Why not get involved? Watch your online shopping turn into free donations for our cause! Sign up now: easyfundraising.org.uk/cause…
Join @NorthernBallet for an audio described performance of A Christmas Carol, delivered by ex-premier dancer Pippa Moore and @VocalEyesAD at @LeedsTheatres on Sat 28 Dec, 2pm. #AudioDescription Find out more leedsheritagetheatres.com/wh…
Our Autumn 2024 newsletter is out now! To find out more and download a copy, visit our website: wdsa.org.uk/news/our-autumn-…
Our Summer 2024 newsletter is now live! You can download a pdf copy via our website here: wdsa.org.uk/news/our-summer-…