Vista, a local sight loss charity is asking individuals, community groups and companies from across Rutland to host a fundraising coffee morning this May.

It is hoped that coffee mornings hosted to mark the Coronation of King Charles III will help raise much-needed funds for the Leicestershire and Rutland-based charity, while marking the royal occasion in classic British style.

Vista provide support to almost 12,000 children and adults with sight loss throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and relies on voluntary support and donations to support the charity's work in the local community.

The Charity provides specialist rehabilitation for children, young people and adults, enabling them to regain their independence and live fulfilling lives following their diagnosis.

All monies raised at a Coronation Coffee Morning will help to fund these vitally important services.

Raise money and eat cake this May. Image credit: Vista.

In addition to rehabilitation, local community support can also help to provide the following services; 

£25 could pay for a blind or partially sighted child to go on a day trip or experience an activity that, without specialist support, wouldn't otherwise be possible.

£50 could recruit and train a volunteer to provide one-to-one support for an older person with sight loss both at home and in their local community. 

£100 could give visually impaired adults the chance to take part in a group social activity in their local area, helping them to feel less isolated and more involved in their community.

A spokesperson for the team said: "Please invite your friends, family, work colleagues or community group to get involved and host a Coronation Coffee morning – community support will make a big difference to people living with sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland."

To get involved and obtain information and fundraising support, please contact Libby, at Vista on 0116 249 8801 or at [email protected].