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Accessibility 10.12.24

How to make Christmas accessible for blind and partially sighted children

There’s no more special time of year for children – whether they’re five or 50! – than Christmas. It’s a time when there’s magic everywhere, and it’s filled with colour and sparkle. But how can you make sure that children with vision impairment (VI) are able to enjoy the fun and laughter that’s part and […]

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How to make Christmas accessible for blind and partially sighted children

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Latest News September 24, 2021

International fundraising for the London Marathon

RSBC’s fundraising has gone global for this year’s marathon, with one runner raising a huge £6,500! Sean, from St. Louis in the USA, heard about RSBC from past American runners from Chicago who had recommended RSBC as a great charity to run for. He’s running the London Marathon in pursuit of the Abbot medal, gained […]

A young person is looking at a smart phone held by an RSBC staff member. Two other young people are sitting next to them. Text reads: RSBC Royal Society for Blind Children Are you a professional that works with blind and partially sighted young people? Do you need help and support in adapting your services for vision impaired audiences? Sessions will be held via zoom on: Thursday 7th October 1:30pm - 4:30pm Friday 8th October 9:30am - 12:30pm Thursday 14th October 1:30pm - 4:30pm Friday 15th October 9:30am - 12:30pm Sign up now for our FREE online training sessions! For more information contact ginisha.vekaria@rsbc.org.uk Life Without Limits for Blind Children

Latest News September 23, 2021

RSBC hosting vision impaired awareness training sessions

RSBC will host four free vision impaired awareness training sessions in October for professionals. The sessions, led by our Delivery Team, will offer guidance to organisations on how they can adapt their services for vision impaired young people.

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Latest News September 15, 2021

COVID-19 update

We would like to take this opportunity to reassure the young people and families that we support. We are doing all we can to assess risk and reduce the spread of COVID-19. RSBC is following the latest advice and government guidance and will continue to adhere to the current policies and procedures. We remain dedicated […]

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Latest News June 11, 2021

RSBC appoint new CEO, Sue Sharp

The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sue Sharp as CEO. Sue joined RSBC in 2011, taking responsibility for the charity’s services before becoming Deputy CEO in May 2019. Her career has been dedicated to working on behalf of disabled people, first in Government service and then as […]

Summer Holiday Activities 2021

Latest News June 10, 2021

RSBC announces summer programme

RSBC is excited to announce an action-packed summer programme of FREE activities for vision impaired children and young people aged 0 – 25! We cannot wait to begin our return to face-to-face sessions, and with the continuation of virtual activities, there is something for everyone this summer!

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Latest News May 21, 2021

Steven raises £1,500 running his own marathon

A teacher raised an incredible £1,500 for RSBC by running a marathon in his hometown. Steven, from Rugby, became aware of RSBC when one of the children in his class started being supported by the charity. He always had a dream of one day completing a marathon and had recently started a journey to a […]

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Latest News April 14, 2021

RSBC Trustee completes steps challenge

One of RSBC’s fantastic Trustees walked 450,000 steps in April 2021 to raise funds for the charity. John Miller fundraised through the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, where he was the former Clerk, and who named RSBC their 2020-21 charity of the year after over 70 years of amazing support.

Latest News February 17, 2021

Abigail walks to raise funds and awareness

Five-year-old Abigail organised a ‘Princess and Pirate Patch’ walk around her village on Valentine’s Day, with friends and family joining in virtually due to the current restrictions. Although Abigail and her mum set out to raise £500, they have already exceeded that target. So far they’ve raised a whopping £954 for RSBC, with money still […]

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Latest News December 22, 2020

RSBC sends out gift vouchers as part of ‘Brighten a Million Christmases’ campaign

We’ve been busy distributing Argos vouchers to families with blind and partially sighted children as part of the ‘Brighten a million Christmases’ campaign. It’s been lovely to end a difficult year for all of us with a small gesture, one that we hope will provide relief to the families we support, and joy to their […]