Exhibition 2024

Associated Optical

Since 1983 Associated Optical, Eschenbach’s UK partner, has sought to provide eye-care professionals with innovative magnification devices to further enhance their patient care. Working closely with all of our key manufacturers and education team, our aim is to inspire our customers to further improve people’s lives using patient-centred optical solutions.

Our key brands include Eschenbach Optik for Optical and Digital magnification, Ocutech Bioptics & LiveEyewear for Cocoons FitOvers and Filters.

Web: https://www.associatedoptical.com/

Dizions Limited

Charitylog is a cloud based CRM system used by over 900 charities. Typically, these charities provide services to clients and have to report to funders and commissioners, demonstrating impact and outcomes. It will help you manage the personal information you collect and support your organisation in meeting GDPR compliance. Whether your work is mainly 1:1 case work or group activities, in the office or in homes, Charitylog can provide the tools for recording activity and outcomes, as well as reporting.

Web: https://www.charitylog.co.uk/

Fight for Sight

Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:

• Can this be stopped?
• How will I live my life?

The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation and our subsequent rebranding mean we are uniquely placed to answer both questions positively.

As Fight for Sight, we find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will help us to better understand, prevent, diagnose and treat eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing lives for blind and vision-impaired people.

We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.

Please come to our exhibition stand to discover more about our journey to date and our ambitious plans for the future.

Web: www.fightforsight.org.uk

It’s VIP

Individual Technology Solutions for vision impaired people (ITS VIP), previously known as Telephones for the Blind have been supporting blind and partially sighted people for over 50 years. Our mission is to combat loneliness, isolation and enable those with sight loss to live full independent lives using modern communication equipment.

Working closely with our partners from Visionary, local sight loss charities, council sensory teams and other professionals in our sector, we provide grants for landlines, specially adapted mobile phones and tablet computers, along with training and support, to those who would otherwise be unable to afford them.

Generally, the simplest way to apply is to complete the on-line application form. However, for those unable to apply on-line you can download a form from our website. All applications must be submitted by a recognised sponsoring officer and meet the charity’s eligibility criteria.

For more information visit www.itsvip.org

RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)

RNIB is one of the UK’s leading national sight loss charities supporting blind and partially sighted people. Our vision is a world where blind and partially sighted people can participate equitably. We recognise everyone’s unique experience of sight loss and offer help and support to people. This can be anything from practical and emotional support, campaigning for change, reading services and the products we offer in our online shop. We’re a catalyst for change – inspiring people with sight loss to transform their own personal experience, their community and, ultimately, society as a whole. Our focus is on giving them the help, support and tools they need to realise their aspirations.

RNIB is delighted to sponsor and support the Visionary Annual Conference. We wish to build stronger more productive relationships at a local level and are seeking to engage with local sight loss charities to provide more opportunities for blind and partially sighted people and improve equity of access. Opportunities include sharing information, training, support, resources etc. where RNIB is actively seeking to collaborate. If you are interested in having a discussion, please get in touch with the team via email at charity.partners@rnib.org.uk.

Web: https://www.rnib.org.uk/

RNIB Connect Radio

Broadcasting 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, RNIB Connect Radio broadcasts to an audience of over 80,000 blind and partially sighted people across the UK to provide a range of essential information in an easily accessible format to our listeners while centring the voices of the blind and partially sighted community.

RNIB Connect Radio is a crucial tool in the RNIB’s armoury of supporting blind and partially sighted people and offers an easily accessible ‘window’ to all types of information, services, opportunities, solutions, and support.

All our presenters are either blind or partially sighted ensuring we broadcast from a position of knowledge and experience.

We serve the UK and you can listen on Freeview channel 730, online at www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/ and on 101 FM in the Glasgow area. We are also available via smart devices or you can say ‘Alexa play RNIB Connect Radio’.

Sarabec®

We aim to make life a little easier for those with hearing difficulties, hearing loss, or sight impairments by providing high-quality assistive devices, products, and accessories that you can rely on so you can stay in touch with friends and relatives, know what’s happening at home, and enjoy recreational time.

We have a wide selection of products including; TV listeners, amplified telephones, extra loud doorbells, alerting systems like smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and baby monitors to help keep you safe, independent and aid your daily living.

At Sarabec®, we offer simple hearing solutions for anyone with or without a hearing aid. Our listening devices help you hear the TV and radio. They let you listen at a volume that is suitable for you without affecting those around you.

Our telephones come in a range of amplified corded, cordless, and mobile options so you can comfortably chat on the phone. We also offer ‘Alerting’ systems and devices such as extra loud doorbells, telephones, smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and baby monitors so you don’t miss a thing!

Web: https://www.sarabec.com/

Torch Trust

Torch Trust is a national and international Christian charity. We seek to make a difference to the lives of people who are living with sight loss by providing them with the opportunity to access Bibles and other Christian resources, through our free lending library and for sale. We support sight loss friendly churches and offer access to a range of events and services, including holidays for people who are visually impaired, local group meetings and a befriending service.

Web: https://torchtrust.org/

Utility Aid

Utility Aid is the UK’s largest energy broker for the not-for-profit sector, and we are delighted to be one of the sponsors for the Visionary Annual Conference. We are passionate about helping our customers become greener, save time, and save money.

Our dedicated team provide a high-level service to manage and maintain your portfolio, covering procurement, bureau services, full account management, historical audits, carbon reporting and net zero planning. We have saved our charity customers over £4.7m through our invoice validation services.

Web: https://www.utility-aid.co.uk/

Tracey Welch Photography, Sponsored by Specsavers

Specsavers invite you to visit the photographer, Tracey Welch, during your time at the conference.  Tracey will be taking photos throughout the event and will also be available to take individual profile, team or group photographs.

Please let Raquel know if you would like to book a photography slot, either in advance by email, Raquel.garrido-soriano@visionary.org.uk, or on the day.

Web: www.specsavers.co.uk