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Welcome to the Royal Society for Blind Children

From diagnosis to early adulthood we’re here to help, however we can, with whatever comes your way.

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The leading national charity for blind and partially sighted children, young people and families

We provide support, advice, events, social groups, education and advocacy for vision impaired children, young people and their families across England & Wales.

What's On

  • Here for your
    Family

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    Helping families gain the skills and confidence to thrive

    Family support

  • Caring for your
    Education

    A young man in a wheelchair throwing a football over his head, with people watching behind him

    Quality learning that gives you the best of both worlds

    Dorton College

  • Supporting your
    Future

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    For anyone aged 13-25 thinking about their next move

    Futures
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How you can help

We rely on the generosity of our amazing community of supporters to continue our vital work.

We're only able to provide services, advice and support with your help. We can't do it without you. Thank you.

For supporters

  • can you
    donate?

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    Help children and young people to live life without limits

    Donate

  • can you
    fundraise?

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    Use your energy and talent to do something amazing

    Fundraise

  • can you
    volunteer?

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    Offer your time and skills to make a huge difference

    Volunteer

Latest news

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  • The Milburn Review: We cannot allow blind and partially sighted young people to become part of a “lost generation”

    The Milburn Review: We cannot allow blind and p...

    This week, Alan Milburn’s review into the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) painted a bleak picture of the future facing many young people...

    The Milburn Review: We cannot allow blind and p...

    This week, Alan Milburn’s review into the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) painted a bleak picture of the future facing many young people...

  • Lord David Blunkett bust in situ at the House of Lords. Placed on a table with an ornate backdrop. The bust is head and partial shoulders wearing a collar and tie.

    Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Lord Blunke...

    To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, RSBC is delighted to celebrate the recent unveiling of a striking bronze bust of Lord David Blunkett at our Life Without Limits Centre -...

    Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Lord Blunke...

    To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, RSBC is delighted to celebrate the recent unveiling of a striking bronze bust of Lord David Blunkett at our Life Without Limits Centre -...

  • Two adult, Michael and Sarah a child, Rita holding an RSBC running vest in front of a colorful bee-themed wall.

    Running with Rita

    This April, a group of twenty five runners are fundraising for RSBC in a challenge they’ve called ‘Run with Rita’. As part of the event, one of the organisers, Michael...

    Running with Rita

    This April, a group of twenty five runners are fundraising for RSBC in a challenge they’ve called ‘Run with Rita’. As part of the event, one of the organisers, Michael...

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Bedtime Donations

We're on a mission to create the world's largest free children's audiobook library. Will you join us?

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