These testimonials have been received (and continue to be received) from 2018
”I was just thinking of how positively you, your charity & lovely members have made a change in my life. Not only is there our weekly activities on line, quizzes, keep fit, socials, choir & socialising. But then there are our cultural, learning, & fun outings. I cried when I got to sit in the London Palladium, for the first time in my life to see a play. I’m 60 years old & have been visually impaired since birth, I’ve never enjoyed myself so much in all that time as much as I am now.”
“In February 2021, I lost the majority of my vision. As a previously sighted individual, my new situation hit me harder than a freight train. I was plunged into an emotional rollercoaster, trapped within the eye of the storm and felt as though dark angry waves we’re trying to pull me under. There are no words, in any language, that will ever describe how grateful I am to Eye Matter who helped me come to terms with this loss.”
“Since the pandemic 3 local groups have disappeared all of which offered social interaction, support and attending events for people who are blind and partially sighted. The only group that has actually expanded has been Eye Matter.”
”I really appreciate the Eye Matter newsletters highlighting events. I’m pleased that there are options for weekend events as I work during the week. I enjoyed being part of the Eye Matter theatre trip to see guys and Dolls. The trip was well organised with sighted guides.”
in 2019 I heard Suzie from Eye Matter, on RNIB connect to radio talking about the group. not even a pandemic can stop her supporting people, and soon online groups became the golden thread that held me together during this period.These groups have continued to evolve and offer such a range of activities.”
”I found Eye Matter when I didn’t even know I was looking for them. I really enjoyed the sailing trip in August 2024. Great service with really kind and friendly people. I look forward to more things now each week, so thank you Eye Matter!”
”The events I have attended have been very well organised, supported, accessible and interesting. I would not have done any of these things without their encouragement.”
“It enables people to attend Events in good company, And with friends, Who would usually be on their own.”
“We are usually able to take advantage of added it extras such as touch tours, audio description And safe environments.”
“Although we all have varied site impediments and added disabilities, We are all enabled And included, Whilst having our individual needs met.”
”I am severely sight impaired and came across Eye Matter through an event organised by Middlesex Association for the blind. Eye Matter is a wonderful charity that organises lots of activities on Zoom.
”Eye Matter is a wonderful mix of accessible outings and socialising, projects to empower and unique and innovative zoom activities with an added splash of fun
“I am totally blind and even though I have been a member for a few months, the activities that I have enjoyed have exceeded my expectations. I attend the singer group every Wednesday and it is one of the highlights of my week.”
“Joining Eye Matter has been one of the best things that I have done this year.”
“Eye Matter is like no other group that I know about, I have always avoided VI groups in the past as they have been really boring and poorly organised.”
“Earlier this year I came across this group via an email sent out by London Vision and decided to see what it was all about. I am glad I did. Eye Matter is a fantastic group working very hard to keep its members connected and entertained during these current difficult times.”
“I joined the Eye Matter group as a sighted volunteer but it has become an important part of my life as it has for those that are supported by the group.”
“The difference Eye Matter has made to me is amazing. I have filled my time usefully and enjoyably.”
“I have enjoyed taking part in activities that I wouldn’t usually have access to such as comedy workshops, body conditioning and brain training.”
“In March 2020 Lockdown happened. It was quite a scary and lonely time. And when Suzie started Eye Matter Zoom , it was a God sent gift. Meeting on line filled the gap and we felt companionship and support from each other.
“Eye Matter sessions brighten,uplift and educates many VI people bringing them together and improving their well-being and reducing isolation.”