Sight Support Worthing

Sight Support Worthing (SSW) exists to improve independence and wellbeing for people with visual impairments in and around the Worthing area. We do this by providing accessible events and activities; assistive technology support; counselling; benefit support and general advice. We promote inclusion and help facilitate opportunities for our members wherever we can.

Our team comprises 14 staff, 60 volunteers and 7 trustees. Many of our team have lived experience of vision impairment either themselves or via close family members. We are continuously listening and evolving to the changing needs of our members and adopt a person-centred approach. We are guided by the social model of disability. Our funding is mostly from past legacies of former members and kind donations. More recently we have been fortunate to receive some grants which help us continue our services. We don’t receive any money or VAT relief from the Government.

Our organisation is membership based and is free to join. Most of our services cost our members nothing or a small donation. Some of our members also volunteer for us and run clubs, but you can participate as much or as little as you like!