Croydon Vision

🎉 This year has been unforgettable, filled with incredible events that brought our community together! 🌟 From our Garden Party celebrating the King’s Award, to our Open Day, Summer BBQ, and festive Christmas Party, every event was a chance to connect, celebrate, and make a difference. 💖 These events weren’t just about fun—they were for a good cause! Thanks to your support, we raised vital funds to continue our work. ✨ We can’t wait to bring you even more amazing events in 2025. Here’s to another year of community, celebration, and making a difference together!

🎄 That’s a wrap on yesterday’s Christmas Party! 🎉 What a fantastic way to celebrate the season as a community. From festive activities to meaningful connections, the day was filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event so special. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🌟🎅

🎄 What a wonderful way to kick off the festive season! 🎄 Last week, we hosted our Christmas Stalls, and it was an absolute success! The event was buzzing with energy as members, staff, and volunteers came together to support a fantastic lineup of different stalls and vendors. It was amazing to see everyone shopping, connecting, and lending a helping hand. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the event so memorable – from our dedicated volunteers to the talented vendors who brought their holiday cheer. Now we can’t wait for our Christmas Party tomorrow! We are excited to celebrate the season with everyone again. Stay tuned for more festive fun ahead! 🎅✨

At our recent Working Age Group meeting, we were delighted to welcome a representative from Professional Vision Services! They introduced our Working Age group to a range of accessible tech products designed to make daily life easier for people with visual impairment. The session was packed with practical insights and engaging hands-on demonstrations, offering invaluable tools to support greater independence. A big thank you to Professional Vision Services for an inspiring and informative experience—we’re excited to explore the possibilities! 🤗

Change of leadership at Croydon Vision The Board of Trustees would like to announce a change of leadership. After seven years in post, our Chief Executive Officer, Susanette Mansour, will be leaving Croydon Vision on 31 December 2024 to move on to new challenges and opportunities. Susanette has provided outstanding leadership. Her strategic vision, dedication, unwavering service and commitment to Croydon Vision have been instrumental in bringing about transformational change to our charity. We wish Susanette well for the future. We are excited to welcome Nicola Newman as our new Chief Executive Officer, who will be joining us on 1 January 2025. Nicola is currently the Deputy CEO of Croydon Drop In - CROYDON YOUTH INFORMATION & COUNSELLING SERVICE LIMITED, a local Croydon charity supporting children, young people and their families. Nicola brings with her a wealth of leadership and operational experience in the charity sector and will guide Croydon Vision into its next chapter of growth and service to the community in Croydon. We look forward to an exciting future under Nicola’s leadership.

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a members meeting, bringing our community together to discuss the future of Croydon Vision. Our members meetings are a great opportunity for us to gather feedback, explore ideas for new initiatives and brainstorm how we can continue to improve as an organisation. 💜 Hearing directly from our members ensures that we stay aligned with your needs and aspirations. A big thank you to everyone who participated and shared their thoughts and ideas!

A few members of our team at Croydon Vision recently participated in an eye drop administration course at Moorfields Croydon University Hospital. 👀 This valuable training equips us with the knowledge and skills to provide even better support to our members, which improves independence and knowledge on eye care. Thank you to Moorfields for offering this opportunity, we are incredibly grateful. 🤗 #CroydonVision #CommunitySupport #Moorfields

🔹 Help Us Empower People with Visual Impairments at Croydon Vision 🔹 At Croydon Vision, we’re committed to supporting individuals with sight loss in Croydon and smash taboos, bringing hope to our people and reinforce the idea that there is life after sight loss. Christmas springs love and togetherness, yet for many people with sight loss, isolation is on the rise. This is why we want to provide a smashing party and treats at our Bedford Hall, 19th December, leaving no one behind. To achieve this, we would appreciate your support to sponsor 1, 5 or more members. The cost of an individual enjoying the full Christmas experience is £39.84. We currently have 1,125 members, from three to 105 years old. 💡 How You Can Help: Make a Donation: Any amount, large or small, can make a huge difference. Share This Post: Help us raise awareness about the challenges of sight loss and the support available through Croydon Vision. Partner with Us: If you represent a business or organisation, we’d love to explore ways we can collaborate to support this cause. 📲 Donate Today or Get Involved: https://lnkd.in/eDypmEbz Thank you for your generosity and for helping us create a more inclusive community! #CroydonVision #SightLossSupport #DonateToday #Charity

We were pleased to host Healthy Homes at Croydon Vision’s Working Age Group session! 🌟 Their talk provided valuable insights into creating safer, more comfortable, and energy-efficient homes, making a meaningful impact on our community. 🏡 Thank you for equipping our members with practical knowledge and support. Together, we’re empowering individuals to live more independently and confidently. 💜

🔹 Help Us Empower People with Visual Impairments at Croydon Vision 🔹 At Croydon Vision, we’re committed to supporting individuals with sight loss in Croydon and smash taboos, bringing hope to our people and reinforce the idea that there is life after sight loss. Christmas springs love and togetherness, yet for many people with sight loss, isolation is on the rise. This is why we want to provide a smashing party and treats at our Bedford Hall, 19th December, leaving no one behind. To achieve this, we would appreciate your support to sponsor 1, 5 or more members. The cost of an individual enjoying the full Christmas experience is £39.84. We currently have 1,125 members, from three to 105 years old. 💡 How You Can Help: Make a Donation: Any amount, large or small, can make a huge difference. Share This Post: Help us raise awareness about the challenges of sight loss and the support available through Croydon Vision. Partner with Us: If you represent a business or organisation, we’d love to explore ways we can collaborate to support this cause. 📲 Donate Today or Get Involved: https://lnkd.in/eDypmEbz Thank you for your generosity and for helping us create a more inclusive community! #CroydonVision #SightLossSupport #DonateToday #Charity