HRVAB is an independent local charity. For over 100 years we have helped people with visual impairment stay independent, connected and confident.
Our Low Vision Support Worker can visit you at home, talk through what is changing and help you find aids that make everyday life easier.
Drive our minibus, serve the teas or simply be a friendly face. Give a few hours and make a real difference to local people with sight loss.
You do not need to be registered as sight impaired to use our services. If your sight is affecting your daily life, we are here to help.
Home visits, information and advice from our Low Vision Support Worker, from first diagnosis onwards.
Find out more
Our residential care home in St Leonards-on-Sea, with specialist sight loss expertise and a welcome for adults with a range of care needs.
Visit Healey House
Weekly clubs at the Taplin Centre and in Bexhill, with door-to-door transport, lunch and good company.
See the clubs
Try magnifiers, lighting and other aids at home before you buy, so you know they work for you.
Try before you buy
We train care home staff in Sighted Guide, the national standard for guiding people with sight loss safely and confidently.
Book training
Visit our charity shop in St Leonards-on-Sea or browse our eBay store. Every purchase helps local people with sight loss.
Visit the shopAs an independent local charity, our clubs, home visits and resources depend on local volunteers, donations, legacies and fundraising.
Friendly, relaxed clubs with activities, outings and time to chat. Ask us about door-to-door transport.
Activities, trips to interesting places and a full lunch menu.
Taplin Centre, St LeonardsAn afternoon of company, games and conversation in Bexhill.
Ark Centre, BexhillQuizzes, games and treats such as cream teas and cheese and wine.
Taplin Centre, St LeonardsTo book a place or ask about transport, call us on 01424 436359. More about our clubs
Your feedback helps us improve and shows others what HRVAB can offer.
Every October we shine a light on what it is like to live with sight loss, and on the help that is available locally. If your sight is changing, or you are worried about someone close to you, this is a good time to talk to us.
Get support
Our clubs at the Taplin Centre and in Bexhill are a friendly way to meet people, try new activities and enjoy a good lunch. New members are always welcome.
See the clubsWhether you need advice, want to join a club or would like to help, write to us below and we will get back to you. You can also call us on 01424 436359.
An independent charity running for over 100 years.
As an independent charity, our society is run by dedicated volunteers & staff to provide services & resources.
The only specialist residential home for blind and partially sighted people in East Sussex.
A homely, relaxed atmosphere where our visitors can socialise. Activities, clubs & events.
Resource libraries and support.
As an independent local charity, we rely heavily on donations, legacies and fundraising to help meet some of the costs of providing the services we offer to our members. Every little helps and will be gratefully received - thank you.
