iSightCornwall: New film showcases vital support for people with sight loss

Tuesday 18th February, 2025

A Cornish charity that supports people with sight loss has unveiled a moving and uplifting film about the vital work it does with thousands of visually impaired people.

From its dedicated Sight Centre on Truro’s Newham Industrial Estate, iSightCornwall helps many of the 24,000 people living with sight loss in Cornwall and Scilly to lead active, independent lives while supporting families, carers and volunteers. The charity has 12 full-time staff and an army of 150 volunteers across the duchy.

The new film tells the stories of nine members of the iSightCornwall community, including how sight loss has impacted their lives and the difference the charity has made to their everyday living.

It was premiered at the Plaza Cinema in Truro, at a special screening attended by its stars alongside iSightCornwall staff, volunteers and friends.

The movie is being used to underpin the charity’s fundraising efforts in 2025 through its See the Difference, Be the Difference campaign. This urges people to ‘see the difference’ the charity makes to thousands of lives every year, and ‘be the difference’ by supporting its vital work through donations, bequests and volunteering.

iSightCornwall chief executive Carole Theobald said: “This is a deeply moving but hugely uplifting film that captures the complex and often life-changing nature of sight loss, told from the unique perspectives of nine individuals in Cornwall who live with it every day.

“They are the true stars of the film, and we’re hugely grateful to all of them for letting us tell their stories, and how iSightCornwall makes such a huge difference to them all. 

“We hope this film will inspire people to support our work at a time when demand continues to rise, so no-one in our community has to face sight loss alone.”

The film, which was produced by South West creative agency DCA Public Relations, is now available to watch on the brand new iSightCornwall website. The charity is encouraging everyone to share it widely to help spread awareness of the challenges faced by people living with sight loss and the vital support available.

For more information about iSightCornwall and the services it provides, or how to get involved in the See the Difference, Be the Difference campaign, visit www.isightcornwall.org.uk