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For Families 13.01.25

Our adventure with The Snowman

In December we were invited to audio-described performance of ‘The Snowman’ at the Sadlers Wells, Peacock Theatre, along with a touch tour of the set, props and costumes.

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Our adventure with The Snowman

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Steven is photographed holding his arms aloft and smiling, in front of the lake he ran around. He is wearing an RSBC running vest and has a homemade medal around his neck.

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 […]

John is stood with a field behind him. The blue sky is dotted with clouds but he is wearing a coat.

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 […]

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Latest News November 5, 2020

COVID-19 hasn’t stopped us!

2020 has been a unique year for the whole world, and RSBC is no exception! As much of what we do is face-to-face interaction, we quickly made the decision in March 2020 to move our Families First service and our Live Life, Go Further service online until the virus was completely under control. Because of […]

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Latest News October 28, 2020

RSBC wins Charity Film Award

RSBC’s short film to highlight the journeys of children growing up with sight loss was a People’s Choice Silver winner at the Charity Film Awards 2020.

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Latest News October 28, 2020

RSBC on Black History Month

Two of our young people – Jess Inaba and Terrelle Iziren – have written a piece of work each to celebrate Black History month this October.

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Children and Young People's Stories October 27, 2020

Isaac’s Story

Isaac likes buses, trains and riding his bike, and one day, he is going to design the world’s fastest airplane. Isaac also happens to be vision impaired.