The Visionaries Programme offers unique sponsorship opportunities for businesses, organisations and individuals to share in our vision and help impact the future of eye health and care.

We're undertaking an ambitious challenge to raise £1million to help fund state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and research for the region’s new Eye Hospital.

Just like mobile phones, technology changes very quickly in the world of eye treatment. We have set our sights on a number of key pieces of equipment. These are over and above the kit that we will install as part of the new Eye Hospital currently being built on Sunderland Riverside.

With your support, we can transform the lives of countless individuals, restoring their sight and giving them a brighter future. The new Eye Hospital will be a world-class facility in the heart of Sunderland. If your family, employees or colleagues need eye care, it’s likely they will be treated at the new Eye Hospital.

Join us in this once in a generation opportunity to enhance world-class eye care in our region and beyond. You can see the different levels of sponsorship available and other ways to get involved below. Click here to download our Visionaries Programme brochure.

*Naming opportunities are subject to timing and necessary approval processes.

**GNR is an illustration of the type of events we have been involved in. We cannot always guarentee that we will have places available for specific events.

Other ways to support our Vision Appeal

Make us your Charity of the Year, or get your teams involved in some fun fundraising activities. You’ll get tons of support and guidance on fundraising for our cause. Supporting a charity in this way can help with team building, improve morale and connect you with your local community. We’re here to help! Let us know what’s important to you, and we can have a conversation.

Help us spread the word – donate your time to help us fundraise, deliver leaflets or put up posters in buildings and local area.

Our Visionaries

Focus Sponsors

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Visual Impairment North East aims to improve the lives of Visually Impaired people by promoting a greater undertstanding of eye conditions. Find out more here - About Us - VINE | Visual Impairment North East

Contact us

Want to know more about our Visionaries Programme and how it aligns with your own priorities?

Contact Catherine Scott-Jones, Fundraising Manager at catherine.scott-jones@nhs.net or call 07823591132.

You can find out more about the Vision Appeal at www.stsft.nhs.uk/our-charity/appeals-campaigns/vision-appeal.