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Organisation type:

Charity

Geographical remit:

National - Britain

Objectives

We are the UK’s leading professional performing arts company that explores visual impairment to create unique and innovative artistic experiences, placing visually impaired (VI) people at the centre of all we do: from the productions we create, to the artists we support, to the audiences we perform to and the participants we work with.

We are funded by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation and receive additional funding from several trusts and foundations.

Activities

We fulfil our purpose by:

Demonstrating artistic excellence, professionalism, and high production values with the express inclusion of visually impaired performing artists.
Providing sustainable employment and supporting the professional development of visually impaired people working in the arts.
Putting the accessibility for visually impaired audiences at the centre of the artistic process.
Providing opportunities for visually impaired people to get involved in the arts for the first time.
Ensuring that our company is led by visually impaired people, artistically, managerially and at board level.

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