SVI Members Make Their Voices Heard! Following a busy tea and toast session, Sarah-Ann Cromwell met with SVI members individually for an Save SVI – Write to Your Local Councillor session. Members recited their thoughts and experiences and Sarah-Ann transcribed them into a template e …
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About us
For 22 years, Sandwell Visually Impaired, a user-led charity, has supported blind and visually impaired people across Sandwell. Today, its very existence is under threat.
Read an Open Letter from our Chair.
SVI is managed and run by blind and visually impaired (VI) people. We give information and support to anyone in Sandwell with an interest in visual impairment. Our services enable VI people to be as independent as possible and help overcome the challenges of sight loss. We make sure that the needs and concerns of VI people in Sandwell are embedded in local service planning and delivery.
Testimonial – SVI is a lifeline
We were very moved to receive this heartfelt letter of support from the family of one of our members. Dear Sandwell Visually Impaired I am writing to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to you and your wonderful team for the extraordinary support you provide to my mother and so many …
SVI Community Comes Together at Our Open Meeting Monday 13th July ’26
Our recent SVI Open Meeting was a wonderful reminder of the strength, warmth and determination of our community. Alongside the usual raffle, refreshments and friendly conversation, the meeting was an important opportunity to bring members, volunteers and local councillors together to discuss the …
