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A little kindness goes a long way published their Delivery Report!3 years ago
Delivered 14 August 2020
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We want to lift the spirits of people living with sight loss in West Sussex by sending them a surprise 'kindness pack' with activities and goodies to help them feel less isolated during the lockdown.
Most of our visually impaired members had experienced isolation before coronavirus, but now it’s even worse. Many members live alone and have limited support around them. While restrictions have eased, the challenges social-distancing present for someone with sight loss, mean many members are worried about leaving their homes. Our members are becoming increasingly lonely and at risk of developing associated mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety or depression. While we have been providing support remotely, offering advice on eye health, support with magnifiers and daily living aids and accessible technology training. We want to go the extra mile and send our members a surprise ‘Kindness Pack’ between June-July, to lift their spirits at this challenging time. We all know how joyful it can be to receive an unexpected gift through the post. The items in the Kindness Packs have been carefully considered to help alleviate loneliness and improve mental wellbeing.
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Why it's a great idea:
This small gesture will make a huge difference; lifting our members’ spirits at a difficult time. Knowing that the local community has helped to fund these will make this even more special and let them know how much people care, too! The items in the Kindness Packs have been carefully considered and we believe will support our members in the following ways: Large print crossword book to improve mental health and keep minds active. A pen with a broad stroke, which is easier to see for people with sight loss, to complete the crossword and use day-to-day. Tea and biscuits to enjoy a virtual cuppa with friends, family or the 4Sight Community – bringing people closer together while they are unable to attend our social clubs or access other face-to-face services. A poem written by the Blind Poet which may help to convey some of the feelings people with sight loss have at this time. We hope that this will help members feel they are not alone.
Steps to get it done:
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Location Bognor Regis
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Location of Head Office - support covers all West Sussex
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Arun District Council
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All members received their Kindness Packs last week and we have received some lovely feedback as a result. One member said: "Thank you so much for the surprise package that arrived last week! What a lovely idea and so thoughtful. The idea that we could all put the kettle on, settle down to a cuppa and a biscuit whilst having a go at a puzzle, despite the fact that we cannot be together is lovely! Excellent member care."
It's an exciting and busy day at HQ. Not only is this the first time we have had volunteers back in the building, but they are kindly giving up their time today to help get envelopes stuffed full of the goodies to be sent out to our members in the next couple of days! Thank you all once again for making this happen!
Whoop, 20 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
How will the money be spent?Total £3,371
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Total £3,371
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VolunteerFor nearly 100 years, 4Sight Vision Support has been the leading sight loss charity supporting the visually impaired community of West Sussex.
Sight loss can happen to any of us at any time. Everyday 250 people in the UK begin to lose their sight. Today there are over 35,000 people with sight loss in West Sussex alone.
At the heart of our holistic and person-centred services is a commitment to ensuring that a diagnosis of sight loss is not a one-way road to loss of independence and isolation.
With your support 4Sight Vision Support will be the charity that is there for the people of West Sussex at a time when it matters most.
Project Owner: 4Sight Vision Support The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
