Bournemouth Society for the Visually Impaired


Contact	Name: Philip Tarrant Role: Community Services Manager (Finance) Telephone: 01202 546644
Address	5 Victoria Park Road, Bournemouth
Postcode	BH9 2RB View Map (opens a new window)
Telephone Number	01202 546644
Fax Number	01202 519006
Email Address	ruth.stanley@bsvi.org.uk
Website	www.bsvi.org.uk (opens a new window)
Partner Type	Disability Groups • Voluntary & Community •
Areas	Bournemouth & Poole •
Life Events	Disabilities •
Areas	Christchurch •
Services	Charities • Information Services • Blind • Visual Impairment • Counselling
What we do	Enables visually impaired people to live active and independent lives within the community and ensures they have access to information suitable for their needs. Services include Sight and hearing Resource Centre providing equipment, advice and support; an emotional support service with a qualified practitioner; befriending; floating support; daily living kitchen; transcription service; full programme of social activities including lunch, games, concerts, outings and subsidised transport; Tuesday morning Drop In cafe. Founded in 1911 and independently funded from legacies, donation and own fundraising.
Service Information	Service Availability: Social activities or outings Mondays - Thursdays. Resource Centre open 10-12am Monday - Thursday. Disabled Access: Ramp, disabled toilet. Facilities: Costs- no membership fee. Other charges vary depending upon the activity or outing. Capacity: For anyone with severe sight loss living in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.