Eye Matter is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous £2000 grant from the Ronson Foundation, which will be instrumental in supporting the organisation’s expanding activities throughout 2025.
In 2023, Eye Matter successfully delivered 33 in-person activities, and this number grew to 44 in 2024. To meet the increasing demand, our volunteer numbers also grew, enabling us to offer a wider range of opportunities for our members, including visits to theatres, art galleries, museums, sports activities, therapy sessions, and drama workshops. Alongside this, our Zoom sessions have flourished, with a growing variety of content, such as regular concerts, therapy sessions, technology support, drama workshops, chair yoga, Lindy Hop dance, poetry appreciation, and our Bookworms (book club).
This vital funding will ensure the continuation of activities like our mental health provision, which has been a key part of supporting the well-being of our members.
Suzie Simons, Eye Matter’s Founder and Co-ordinator, expressed her gratitude for the grant: “So many members have told me how accessing activities with Eye Matter and our dedicated team of volunteers has boosted their confidence and made them feel truly part of a community once again. Without the support of grants and donations, Eye Matter would not be able to continue its important work, and we are incredibly thankful to the Ronson Foundation for making this opportunity possible.”
The team at Eye Matter looks forward to continuing its work and expanding its offerings with the support of this generous funding.