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We are LOOK, a Hereford-based national charity, supporting visually impaired young people to thrive

At LOOK we support visually impaired children, young people and their families. Our aim is to improve the lives of young people with visual impairment (VI). We help families living with VI by providing support, information, and activities to help them gain their best outcomes in life. We want to break down the barriers faced by visually impaired young people and their families. Our vision is a world where all visually impaired young people are valued, included and can live their best lives. Our purpose is to improve the lives of young people with visual impairment (VI) and also families living with VI by providing support, information and activities to help them gain their best outcomes in life. We want to break down the barriers that visually impaired young people their families face.

02/11/2026

Your next big challenge starts here!
From theme park runs to Santa dashes and a half marathon in Ferrari country, we’ve got a brilliant line-up of challenges coming up. The money you raise pays for peer mentoring, events and family support for visually impaired (VI) young people.

Coming up:
- Run Alton Towers – Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November
- Liverpool Santa Dash – Sunday 6th December
- Santa in the City, London – Tuesday 8th December
- Chase the Moon Battersea 5K – Wednesday 16th December
- TRYKA Birmingham – Saturday 13th February

Run it, ride it, climb it or jump it. Find your challenge here: https://buff.ly/Xlzweoq

30/10/2026

Caring for a child with additional or complex needs can feel overwhelming and isolating. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Our online chat sessions are the closest thing to meeting in person. It’s a warm, friendly space where parents and carers of visually impaired (VI) children and young people share real experiences and practical advice.

Come exactly as you are. No dress code. No need to tidy up. Mic muted while you manage the kids? Absolutely fine. Stay for the whole hour or just ten minutes. You’re always welcome.

Our next chat session is on 12th November at 7pm. Book your free place here: https://buff.ly/0etJxDq

29/10/2026

Join us on Wednesday 18th November for our first Connection Café for parents and carers of visually impaired (VI) children and young people ☕

It’s a relaxed morning where you’ll get a friendly welcome and a chance to chat with families who really get it. Swap ideas about what’s working and what’s tricky, and make real connections with other parents and carers of VI children.

We’ll also be joined by guest speakers from other sight loss charities, so you can find out about other support available.

It’s free and takes place at Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield, from 10.30am to 12pm. Places are limited, so register here to save your spot: https://buff.ly/ygTVv3s

28/10/2026

For visually impaired people, being called “inspiring” for everyday tasks can feel odd. It’s meant kindly, but it can miss the real story.

In our podcast, Visual Impairment and Identity, the Media Mob talk about that tension. They also explain what they’d rather people recognise: the effort that goes into getting through a world that isn’t designed for you.

🎧 Hear the full conversation on Media Mob Unfiltered: https://buff.ly/PDm5zQC

[Young person with their hair tied back wearing a dark coloured round neck top, talking to the camera.]

27/10/2026

Mentoring helped Cait find her voice.

Since joining LOOK’s Mentor Project, Cait has grown in confidence. She knows what she needs, she asks for it, and she won’t settle for things that aren’t accessible. Now she campaigns so others don’t face the same barriers.

“I had someone who supported me and was like, It’s okay to stand up for what you need.”

Could you be that someone? This , we’re recruiting new mentors. If you’re visually impaired (VI) and aged 18–35, you could help a young person take their next step: https://buff.ly/qTkXjUM

[Cait sitting in a dimly lit room talking to the camera wearing a white and red t-shirt]

27/10/2026

For Callum, mentoring works both ways. He supports his mentees, but being a mentor has also connected him with lots of other visually impaired (VI) people too.

“The difference it makes having someone with lived experience to chat to… it’s just been phenomenal.”

That’s what LOOK is all about: connection, community and people who get it.

Happy ! Want to join our mentor community? We’re recruiting now: https://buff.ly/qTkXjUM

[Callum wearing a blue LOOK cap and t-shirt with a backpack on talking to the camera, behind him are trees and green landscape.]

27/10/2026

Did you know your everyday online shopping could help LOOK for free?

With easyfundraising, over 7,000 retailers donate a percentage of what you spend — at no extra cost to you. That means your weekly shop, your holiday booking, or even your birthday gifts can help us support visually impaired young people & their families.

👉 It only takes 2 minutes to sign up: https://buff.ly/IksmY5W

27/10/2026

Faye knows how much a mentor can help.

Through GCSEs, sixth form and university, she had brilliant support from her own LOOK mentors. Now she’s a mentor herself.

“Going through high school and GCSEs, sixth form, university, it’s already a difficult process. And then if you’re having to deal with sight loss, it’s so hard. I just knew that was something I wanted to be able to provide for other people.”

This National Mentoring Day, we’re celebrating Faye and every mentor who shows a visually impaired (VI) young person they’re not alone, and that they can do this.

Could you be next? We’re recruiting new mentors now. Find out more now: https://buff.ly/qTkXjUM

[Video of Faye with long dark brown hair and silver-framed glasses, talking to the camera.]

25/10/2026

Behind every mentoring partnership is someone who chose to show up: sharing real lived experience, offering encouragement, and giving a younger visually impaired person the gift of being truly heard.

If you’re visually impaired, aged 18–35, and want to make that kind of difference, we’d love to welcome you to the LOOK mentoring family.

Applications to become a LOOK mentor close on 9th November. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/uVBP0jP

23/10/2026

“Remember that you are not alone and there are people and organisations out there that want to help.”

That’s the message from Paralympic gold medallist Lora Fachie OBE and England blind football captain Roy Turnham, speaking to parents and carers at our Beyond the Sidelines event.

Missed it? You can now watch it back on our YouTube channel. We discuss:
- Mentor Cait and Mentee Erin chat about how they got into sport
- Lora and Roy share their journeys into competitive sport
- We share how to create safe spaces and work with schools
https://buff.ly/jjy8lhJ

Address

Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street
Hereford
HR49HP

Telephone

+447464351958

Website

http://www.look-uk.org/

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