This form will remain open for submissions until the end of Sunday the 2nd of November. We’d like to hear your views. If you were unable to attend our CamSight Connect event in person, you can still share your thoughts on the four discussion topics we are exploring. These are the same topics that were covered during the event. You’re welcome to comment on just one topic, or as many as you like. At the end of the form, there’s also space to share any other feedback that doesn’t relate directly to the four areas. You don’t need to provide your name (although you can if you wish), and there’s no word limit for your responses.
During the last 12 months CamSight has supported people with a range of services: 614 people received Support & Advice (advocacy, benefits, concessions and grants); 428 people received Equipment & Accessibility support in the community and at our Low Vision Equipment Centre; 65 people received Emotional Support counselling; 260 people attended our Peer Support Groups & Activities; 45 people received Befriending support either at home, in the community or via telephone.
CamSight has a bank of 124 volunteers working in a variety of roles including trustees, drivers, befrienders, helpers at the peer support groups and activities, and supporting with fundraising and events.
In 2025/26 we expect our expenditure to be £840,129. Approximately 20% of this is funded by Peterborough and Cambridge Councils. We fundraise throughout the year from a variety of sources such as: Applying for grants from Trusts and Foundations (like the National Lottery) Buying entries in challenge events like the Great Eastern Run and the Cambridge Half Marathon Attending events like concerts, community fetes or Christmas markets Running raffles, tombolas, and our weekly lottery Offering a free, online, basic will writing service to encourage gifts in wills Shopping centre/supermarket bucket collections and asking local businesses to host collection tins Payroll giving, corporate partnerships, and Charity Of The Year/Month partnerships Awareness day fundraising campaigns Providing a variety of ways to make one-off or regular donations We have also recently: Developed a new awareness training programme (with suggested donation amounts) Put our office up for rent
We are currently developing our strategy for 2026 and beyond, and it’s important to us that we are delivering services that are relevant and needed. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think we should be doing.