Beyond Horizon
Address: 18 Beaumont Chase, Bolton, BL3 4XH
Tel: 07734715609
Email: info@beyondhorizonsgroup.org
Website:
Who the organisation is for: All
Where the organisation operates: Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton, Unsure
The organisation’s themes: Being Included/Social Inclusion, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Health, Human Rights, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Science and Technology, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities, Unemployment/Employment, Digital inclusion
Organisation Description: Beyond Horizons is a community-based social club dedicated to supporting blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages. We provide a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where members can make meaningful friendships, build confidence, share knowledge, develop life skills, and embrace technology that enhances independence.
Our organisation was established to tackle isolation, lack of support, and the emotional and practical challenges associated with sight loss—particularly for those newly diagnosed. We ensure that no one faces blindness alone.
### Vision
A world where blindness is not seen as a limitation, but as a different way of experiencing life. Our vision is to strengthen the blind community through empowerment, education, inclusion, peer-to-peer learning, and positive representation. We aim to redefine disability as capability, confidence, and contribution.
### Mission
• To break down barriers to independence using community support and innovative technology.
• To bring blind and visually impaired people together to learn, share skills, and support one another.
• To ensure that every individual—newly diagnosed or lifelong blind—has access to friendship, guidance, and practical help.
• To empower people to live fulfilling, confident lives and achieve their full potential.
### Who We Support
* Blind and visually impaired adults and young people
* Individuals newly experiencing sight loss
* Isolated or vulnerable people needing social contact
* Sighted allies, family members, and carers seeking support and guidance
* Local partners, charities, and community organisations working with disability groups
### What We Do
✅ Monthly In-Person Social Activities
Creating safe environments for building friendships, sharing ideas, and maintaining health and wellbeing.
✅ Monthly Online Community Calls
Accessible group discussions and workshops for people who cannot attend face-to-face or live further away.
✅ Technology Training & Knowledge Sharing
Members demonstrate useful tools such as screen readers, voice assistants, accessibility apps, mobility aids, AI tools, and assistive devices. Every member is valued as a teacher as well as a learner.
✅ Show-and-Tell Educational Videos
Short, practical demonstrations that will be shared with members and the wider community so people everywhere can benefit from our knowledge.
✅ Peer Support & Mentoring
Guidance for individuals newly adjusting to sight loss—emotionally, practically, and socially.
✅ Community Inclusion & Advocacy
We help build public awareness by showing the strengths, talents, and achievements of blind people, challenging stereotypes and promoting independence.
### Why Our Work Matters
Many blind and visually impaired people face:
* Social isolation
* Loss of confidence
* Barriers to employment
* Mental health struggles
* Lack of access to technology or training
* Fear when transitioning into a life without sight
Beyond Horizon actively tackles these challenges by building a strong support network, offering practical tools, emotional reassurance, and creating a community that lifts people higher.
### Outcomes We Deliver
* Reduced isolation and improved mental wellbeing
* Increased confidence and independence
* Greater access to technology and practical skills
* Strong peer relationships and community support
* Positive role models for younger members and newly diagnosed individuals
* A safe space where everyone feels valued, included, and capable
### Partnerships & Community Impact
We aim to work with:
* Local councils
* Blind charities and support organisations
* Technology training providers
* Sports and social groups
* Hospitals and optometrists to support newly diagnosed individuals
Our goal is to ensure that anyone losing their sight—of any age—knows Beyond Horizon is here to guide them, support them, and help them rebuild confidence.
Our organisation was established to tackle isolation, lack of support, and the emotional and practical challenges associated with sight loss—particularly for those newly diagnosed. We ensure that no one faces blindness alone.
### Vision
A world where blindness is not seen as a limitation, but as a different way of experiencing life. Our vision is to strengthen the blind community through empowerment, education, inclusion, peer-to-peer learning, and positive representation. We aim to redefine disability as capability, confidence, and contribution.
### Mission
• To break down barriers to independence using community support and innovative technology.
• To bring blind and visually impaired people together to learn, share skills, and support one another.
• To ensure that every individual—newly diagnosed or lifelong blind—has access to friendship, guidance, and practical help.
• To empower people to live fulfilling, confident lives and achieve their full potential.
### Who We Support
* Blind and visually impaired adults and young people
* Individuals newly experiencing sight loss
* Isolated or vulnerable people needing social contact
* Sighted allies, family members, and carers seeking support and guidance
* Local partners, charities, and community organisations working with disability groups
### What We Do
✅ Monthly In-Person Social Activities
Creating safe environments for building friendships, sharing ideas, and maintaining health and wellbeing.
✅ Monthly Online Community Calls
Accessible group discussions and workshops for people who cannot attend face-to-face or live further away.
✅ Technology Training & Knowledge Sharing
Members demonstrate useful tools such as screen readers, voice assistants, accessibility apps, mobility aids, AI tools, and assistive devices. Every member is valued as a teacher as well as a learner.
✅ Show-and-Tell Educational Videos
Short, practical demonstrations that will be shared with members and the wider community so people everywhere can benefit from our knowledge.
✅ Peer Support & Mentoring
Guidance for individuals newly adjusting to sight loss—emotionally, practically, and socially.
✅ Community Inclusion & Advocacy
We help build public awareness by showing the strengths, talents, and achievements of blind people, challenging stereotypes and promoting independence.
### Why Our Work Matters
Many blind and visually impaired people face:
* Social isolation
* Loss of confidence
* Barriers to employment
* Mental health struggles
* Lack of access to technology or training
* Fear when transitioning into a life without sight
Beyond Horizon actively tackles these challenges by building a strong support network, offering practical tools, emotional reassurance, and creating a community that lifts people higher.
### Outcomes We Deliver
* Reduced isolation and improved mental wellbeing
* Increased confidence and independence
* Greater access to technology and practical skills
* Strong peer relationships and community support
* Positive role models for younger members and newly diagnosed individuals
* A safe space where everyone feels valued, included, and capable
### Partnerships & Community Impact
We aim to work with:
* Local councils
* Blind charities and support organisations
* Technology training providers
* Sports and social groups
* Hospitals and optometrists to support newly diagnosed individuals
Our goal is to ensure that anyone losing their sight—of any age—knows Beyond Horizon is here to guide them, support them, and help them rebuild confidence.
