Kingston upon Thames Association for the Blind
2A Sussex Road
New Malden
Surrey
KT3 3PY
Public phone: 020 8605 0060
Email: kingstonassoc@btconnect.com
Website URL: http://www.kingstonassociationforblind.org
Service offered: The Kingston upon Thames Association for the Blind (KAB) was established over fifty years ago, promoting the interests of blind and partially sighted people living in The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. They work closely with the Local Authority, including Sight and Hearing Service. KAB also supports the weekly Kingston Talking Newspaper, as well as local groups such as the Surbiton and Malden and Coombe Blind Clubs, Social Eyes, Eye Contact, Ten Pin Bowling and Lawn Bowls. It also has an Eye Buddy Scheme that matches volunteers to blind and partially sighted people. There is also the Tandem Scheme. They always require additional volunteers from ad hoc help with small tasks i.e sewing, accompanying on one off day trips or exhibition to regular home visit. Membership is free and is open to both visually impaired people residing within the borough or anyone that is interested with their wellbeing. KAB is able to make grants available to visually impaired people who live in the borough for a wide variety of purposes, for example; Computer Software, Screen Readers and other software to enable independent living. The Association receives most of its funding from the Greater London Fund for the Blind (GLFB).
Target group: Blind and partially sighted people living in The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Area served: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
How to contact: Telephone (020 8605 0060) or email
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours:
Wheelchair access: No
Accessible toilets: No
Access notes:
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 249295
Year established: 1966
Staffing: 4 Part-Time Employees
Public transport: Bus to New Malden High Street. Train to New Malden Train Station 5/10 min. walk to the office.
Record last checked: 23 July 2020