CamSight

16/10/2026

Happy Fundraising Friday!

Looking for a wonderful evening of live music this November? Join us for the City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra concert and support CamSight at the same time.

We are delighted to have been chosen as the orchestra's charity partner, with 50% from ticket sales sold on our website going towards helping us continue to support people living with low vision and blindness across Cambridgeshire.

Whether you're a regular concert-goer or simply looking for a memorable night out, we'd love your support.

Time and Location: Saturday 28th November 2026 7.30pm West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge

Book your tickets today via the link below:

https://www.camsight.org.uk/News/tickets-available-city-of-cambridge-symphony-orchestra-concert

Photo credit: Paul Ashley

Photo description: close up of Conductor performing at West Road Concert Hall

15/10/2026

Creative Workshops at the University of Cambridge Museums
Bookings are open for the next series of free Creative Workshops at the Museum of Zoology, Cambridge, specifically designed for adults with low vision and blindness.

Reimaging Insects
Saturday 14 November, 10am - 12.30pm
Enjoy a creative workshop led by artist Sally Todd, inspired by insects in the collection. Dr Roz Wade from the Museum of Zoology will guide you through the handling collection, including the new tactile insect models that are currently in development.

Protection in Nature: Scales and Shells
Saturday 12 December, 10am - 12.30pm
Explore how animals have evolved to protect themselves against threats and predators. Handle real museum specimens, enjoy an audio description of areas of the Museum of Zoology, and take part in an inspirational creative workshop with artist Sally Todd.

To book contact the UCM Team via: [email protected]

8 places on each workshop, plus a space for one companion each. Indicate both your name and your companion's name when booking along with your contact details, and if you plan to bring a Guide or Assistance dog.

Read more via https://www.camsight.org.uk/news/creative-workshops-at-the-university-of-cambridge-museums

Image: Female with auburn hair in a pony tail holding a large shell in both hands displaying the inside colours of iridescent mother-of-pearl.

08/10/2026

Today is World Sight Day, but for CamSight, supporting people affected by sight loss is something we do every day of the year.

Our team supports people across Cambridgeshire with the practical and emotional challenges that sight loss can bring. Losing sight can affect every part of daily life, from reading a letter or recognising a familiar face, to feeling confident enough to leave the house.

Recently we received this feedback from someone who was supported by CamSight:

"I really didn’t want CamSight to visit me when they first contacted me, but I’m so glad they did. I was deeply depressed and am already feeling so much better. Their help with Attendance Allowance, emotional support and simple adjustments to my devices has made such a difference. I’ve started walking outside on my own again and feel motivated and confident enough to return to my art class. I can’t thank them enough."

That's why CamSight is here. In 2025 alone, CamSight helped secure £493,127 in benefits, grants and backdated payments, delivered 550 emotional support sessions, and made 455 home visits to help people adapt to life with sight loss.

Whatever sight loss challenges you face, CamSight is here for you.

Find out more: www.camsight.org.uk/how-we-can-help

Photo descriptions:

Photo 1:
World Sight Day graphic featuring three people standing outside a building entrance. Two people are holding white mobility canes, and the person in the centre is demonstrating sighted guiding by linking arms with another person. A purple World Sight Day banner appears across the top, with the CamSight logo in the bottom left corner.

Photo 2:
Purple CamSight graphic featuring a service user quote about the positive impact of CamSight's support. The testimonial highlights help with Attendance Allowance, emotional support, and accessibility adjustments, leading to increased confidence, improved wellbeing, greater independence, and a return to an art class. The CamSight logo appears in the bottom left corner.

02/10/2026

Happy Fundraising Friday!

Last week was National Eye Health Week, and Ella was out in Cambridge raising awareness and fundraising at the Grand Arcade on Friday.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. It was wonderful to hear stories of how CamSight has made a difference and to connect new people with support that could help them.

A huge thank you as well to the Grand Arcade for kindly providing us with a space once again.

Also, a big Fundraising Friday shout out to our Cambridge Half Marathon runners, who have already raised more than £500 between them for CamSight! We still have charity places available, so if you're interested in taking on the challenge and supporting people with sight loss across Cambridgeshire, we'd love to have you on the team.

Join Team CamSight: www.camsight.org.uk/cambridge-half-marathon-2027-join-us

Photo description: Ella stands beside a CamSight awareness and fundraising stall at the Grand Arcade in Cambridge, with banners, information leaflets and collection buckets on display.

01/10/2026

Thanks to the generous support of Fen Mobility Centre our new CamSight services leaflets are helping spread the word about the support available to people with low vision and blindness across Cambridgeshire.
Partnerships like this make a real difference. Thank you for helping us reach more people who need our support.
https://www.camsight.org.uk/news/thank-you-fen-mobility-centre-for-sponsoring-our-new-leaflets

Image: Young female smiling wearing a purple CamSight Tshirt holding a fan of leaflets

Thanks to generous sponsorship from Fen Mobility Centre, our new services leaflets are helping us reach more people who need support across Cambridgeshire.

30/09/2026

Missed out on a place for the Cambridge Half Marathon 2027? We've got you covered! 🏃💜

Join and take on one of Cambridge's most iconic events while supporting local people living with sight loss.

Every step you take will help CamSight continue providing free emotional and practical support to around 2,000 blind and partially sighted people across Cambridgeshire each year.

Ready to run for a great cause? Sign up via the link below and secure your place today!

www.camsight.org.uk/cambridge-half-marathon-2027-join-us

Photo description: Promotional graphic for Cambridge Half Marathon 2027 charity places with CamSight. The graphic features a runner wearing a CamSight running vest giving two thumbs up during a race, alongside information about charity places, £25 registration fee, £300 fundraising target, and a QR code for sign-up.

Secure your place and run for CamSight in the Cambridge Half Marathon 2027. Limited spots available!

25/09/2026

Have your say: our survey is still open

Thank you to everyone who has already completed our anonymous CamSight survey. If you haven't taken part yet, there's still time. The survey closes on 30 September.

Like many charities, we're facing rising costs and reduced funding. We rely on grants, legacies and donations to provide our vital services, and without increased income we may need to reduce some services from 2027. Your feedback will help us understand which services matter most to you as we consider our future plans.

Please spare a few minutes to complete the survey and have your say. If you’d prefer, call us on 01223 420033 and we can complete it with you over the phone. Every response counts. Thank you!
https://www.camsight.org.uk/news/camsight-survey

Image: Nine females wearing CamSight purple tops standing in a group smiling to camera.

Please complete our anonymous survey during September to tell us which CamSight services matter most to you and help us plan for the future.

21/09/2026

I’ve Had an Eye Test. Have You?

Routine eye tests, every 2 years unless advised otherwise by your optometrist, are essential health checks, even if you think your eyes are fine. Sight tests can detect vision issues and spot signs of health conditions like & .

This week CamSight is promoting National Eye Health Week and highlighting steps you can take to look after your eyes.



Photo description: On a pale purple background a woman gazes up to her right towards bold dark purple text that reads “I’ve had an eye test. Have you?” Underneath this text is the CamSight logo and National Eye Health Week logo.

27/08/2026

Join Team CamSight for the Cambridge Half Marathon 2027! 💜

Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on your first half marathon, we'd love you to be part of Team CamSight. Take on the challenge of 13.1 miles while raising vital funds to support people living with sight loss across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Ready to sign up? Find out more and register your interest here:

https://www.camsight.org.uk/cambridge-half-marathon-2027-join-us

Every pound you raise will help local people of all ages access the support, equipment and services they need to live independently and confidently.

Not a runner but know someone who might be interested? Please share this post with friends, family and colleagues and help make 2027 CamSight's biggest Cambridge Half Marathon team yet!

Photo description:

Two CamSight charity runners taking part in the Cambridge Half Marathon, wearing CamSight running vests and race numbers. Promotional text on the image reads: “Run for people with sight loss in Cambridgeshire. Run for CamSight.

24/08/2026

The Dirty Work by Jo Bannon.
Cambridge Junction 7 & 8 October, 7.45pm.
Like a magic show but the tricks are the way Jo performs, passes and navigates her way through a sighted world. The tricks she pulls as a visually impaired person to appear more sighted than she is, or get what she needs.
Jo is a visually impaired artist with albinism. Her work is about how we all see the world differently and how this difference can be celebrated.
Each performance includes Audio Description, a Touch Tour and a VIP Access area for Visually Impaired People.
Tickets: £18.50, £13 students.
Book by phone: 01223 511 511
Book online: www.junction.co.uk
Image: A woman with white hair, wearing a black jacket and white shirt lies diagonally across a pink floor with a white rabbit, and white wording The Dirty Work by Jo Bannon.