Merton Voluntary Association for the Blind

Working name: MertonVision

We were formed in 1965 at the same time the Borough of Merton was created. Before this, Surrey Voluntary Association for the Blind had been the sole service provider in the area. We have worked closely with our local Social Services Department since our conception.

Our Vision

We believe in the right of all individuals to play a full role in society.

Our Mission

To support and provide services to visually impaired children and adults and those with additional health difficulties at all times in their life.

Our Purpose

To strive to deliver the highest possible quality services to the blind and partially sighted in Merton.

Our goal

To support and empower the visually impaired all the way from their diagnosis through the entire rehabilitative process in whatever way is appropriate for them.

Our values

Our values reinforce everything we do. They shape the way we work and the culture we strive to inspire.

We are local

Being connected to our community is very important to us. We encompass local knowledge and local connections, and promote local awareness of visual impairment.

We empower

We empower visually impaired individuals to life as full a life as possible.

We are tireless

We are tireless in our support for the local blind and partially sighted community, whether it be mobility training, assistance with IT, social activities, counselling, help with shopping, or our befriender service.