Supporting Blind and Visually Impaired People Across the UK

Eye Matter is a UK charity supporting blind and visually impaired people through online events, counselling, social activities, technology advice and wellbeing programmes. Every year we help thousands of people build confidence, make friends and live well with sight loss.

Welcome To The World Of Eye Matter

We create connections that truly matter for people with sight loss. Our mission is to entertain, educate and empower. Eye Matter has delivered over 300 Zoom events this year including book clubs, concerts, Zumba, creative writing, poetry and drama workshops. Our regular outings have included theatre trips, art galleries, sledging, zip wiring, sports days, comedy evenings, climbing the O2 and much more.

We appreciate there are times when support is needed in sight loss journeys and this is provided in our twice monthly ‘Surviving to Thriving’ Zoom grief programme (supported by our regular blog) and three times a year in-person session.

Many of our facilitators are themselves visually impaired, enabling them to provide a more empathic service. Our £15 per year membership allows access to a multitude of exciting opportunities both through Zoom and in-person.

Eye Matter, Our Journey

Eye Matter is delighted to share “Eye Matter, Our Journey”, a unique and emotive film that aims to show, not tell, people how it feels to be blind.

Launched to coincide with “Disabled Access Day” on Monday, 16th March, The newly launched film uses integrated audio description within a powerful and creative animation. The film features the voices and lived experiences of Eye Matter members, who describe images representing what the charity means to them. As the animation unfolds, these reflections come together to reveal a shared message of gratitude and a call to action to support Eye Matter’s vital work by making a donation. Just £10 a month will provide training, support and give hope to someone living with Sight Loss.

Suzie Simons, Eye Matter’s Founder and Coordinator says, “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to the film. It is a celebration of the resilience of our community, and a reminder of the importance of supporting people living with sight loss. We wanted these stories to be told in an accessible and meaningful way, and we hope it encourages everyone to learn more about Eye Matter and to donate towards our crucial work. Special thanks to JulesCreativeContent.com for producing the film with such care and compassion.

“Eye Matter, Our journey” is now available to watch and share

Latest News

‘Finding My Purpose’, with Eye Matter and VocalEyes at Avenue Q

Thirty Eye Matter members attended an audio described performance of Avenue Q on Tuesday 23rd June at The Shaftsbury Theatre kindly supported by VocalEyes. Before the show we were introduced

Extreme, Eccentric and Accessible: Eye Matter Takes on The Producers

The Producers said, “It was shocking, extreme and eccentric!” Our members said, “It was a frivolous extravaganza.” , An exclusive insight to how this very visual production was delivered to

Ahoy There Sailor! Annual Sailing Vision Week

‘From its humble beginnings’ Sailing Vision Week has evolved into a cherished annual event with around 20 boats catering for approximately 40 blind and partially-sightedsailors. Earlier this year it celebrated

“We Will Rock You,” and thee Eye Matter Singers Did!

On Saturday 18th July, nearly 40 Eye Matter members attended our annual ‘Songs in Summertime’ concert to hear, (and see), the UK’s only peer-lead, visually impaired singing group. This show

A hand with a pointed finger reading braille.

London based Braille course enrolment now open

THIS IS NOT AN EYE MATTER EVENT London based Braille course enrolment now open. My name is Danielle Cleary and I am one of the Braille tutors at Adult Learning

Eye Matter member Amrit, our founder Suzie and Jules from Jules’ Creative Content on stage, smiling brightly holding one of the awards.

Eye Matter and Jules Creative Content Win Two Clarion Awards

Discover how Eye Matter and Jules Creative Content won Bronze and Silver at the Clarion Awards. Explore our award-winning social welfare film promoting inclusion and accessibility for the visually impaired community.

Moorfields Wayfinding Consultation

Moorfields Eye Hospital is embarking on an exciting journey as it prepares to relocate from its historic City Road site to a state-of-the-art facility near St Pancras Station in 2027. This move not only aims to enhance patient care but also positions Moorfields within London’s vibrant Knowledge Quarter, surrounded by leading research institutions. Camden Council is inviting you to participate in a consultation to shape wayfinding measures that will help patients navigate to the new centre. Share your thoughts on the proposed green line marking the last half mile from St Pancras International Station. Your feedback is invaluable!