4Sight Vision Support Launches Major Fundraising Appeal on Valentine’s Day 

4Sight Vision Support (4SVS) is a registered charity supporting blind and partially sighted children and adults, their families and carers, across West Sussex. Its free services help clients maintain independence with advice on accessible technology, education, employment, obtaining financial assistance, social activities, and health and wellbeing.  

Despite receiving client referrals from West Sussex County Council, it receives no council funding in the face of growing demand: it relies heavily on donations, legacies, and community fundraising – which is increasingly challenging in today’s climate. Valentine’s Day is a time to show those around us how much they matter, and was therefore the perfect time for 4SVS to launch a major fundraising appeal to raise the funds needed to continue providing its support.  

Fundraising Intern Philip shares his story of how 4SVS can really make a difference. “I lived a busy life building a career I loved: I was diagnosed with Glaucoma in my early 30’s and suddenly everything changed and a haze descended. My sight deteriorated, and it felt overwhelming. I lost my job and my family dynamic changed: I felt I was a liability, I couldn’t even do the washing up or cook.  

My brother pointed me to 4Sight Vision Support where a Vision Support Advisor advised me about my sight loss, and introduced me to magnifiers and reading tools. I could read newspaper sized print for the first time in two years! It gave me a spark of hope, things changed, and I now work at 4SVS helping others living with sight loss while rebuilding my independence, confidence, and life.”  

Your donation, however small, could help provide support that helps change lives. You can donate online at www.4sight.org.uk or call the Fundraising Team on 01243 828555 or email fundraising@4sight.org.uk