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Help someone with sight loss live well in York
Each year, more than 1,700 people living with sight loss turn to MySight York for practical and emotional support, healthcare advice, and connection. It costs £300,000 a year just to keep these services running and free for everyone who needs them — the bare minimum to keep our doors open.
As a registered charity, 90% of our services are funded through donations, so please consider making a gift today.
Ways to give
Your support, your way
Make a Donation
Every pound funds expert, tailored support for someone with sight loss.
Fundraise for Us
Turn your energy and ideas into real support for people with sight loss in York.
Shop to Support us
Shop online and raise funds for people with sight loss, at no cost to you.
Fundraising Events
Meet us at York’s best-loved events, from the Dragon Boat Race to the Christmas Tree Festival.
The difference your generosity makes
What your support makes possible every day
Our work reaches individuals, families, and the whole of York, but it always starts the same way: expert, tailored help for the person in front of us.
From the moment of diagnosis, to living life to the full, we support people at every stage of their sight loss journey.
Here’s just a glimpse of what your support makes possible:
Eye Care Liaison Officer
Supporting people at the point of diagnosis, with over 500 appointments a year.
Equipment & Information Centre
Delivering hundreds of consultations a year, helping people live independently.
Talking Space
Specialist counselling to process sight loss and rebuild confidence.
Befriending volunteers
Over 600 hours a year of companionship, easing isolation.
Activity and support groups
More than 15 regular groups are available, to help people stay active, connected, and part of a community.
Building a sight loss friendly York
Partnering with local and national organisations to make York more inclusive and accessible.
Want to talk through your options?
Get in touch to discuss how you can get involved
However you choose to help, your support makes a real difference: more connection, more independence, and a better quality of life for people living with sight loss. Give in whatever way, and at whatever level, feels right for you. We’re happy to talk it through, with no pressure at all.
