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Narayan’s story

RSBC’s trustees have shared responsibility for governing our charity, and Narayan’s been a trustee since September 2024. We caught up with him to find out why he’d decided to take this step, and just what being a trustee involves.

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Narayan’s story

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Latest News May 17, 2024

House of Lords debates the challenges disabled people face

On May 16th 2024, the House of Lords debated the challenges faced by those with disabilities including access to benefits, work, education, housing and healthcare.

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Latest News May 13, 2024

Unlocking your wellbeing: some tips for better mental health

I’m Inez Bawa, a community support worker at RSBC. With a background in psychology and years of experience helping people navigate mental health challenges. I’m excited to share some tips on how you can improve your overall wellbeing. Whether you’re a blind or partially sighted child or young person, or just looking to take better […]

A young male and female couple in their kitchen at a table looking over a piece of paper with a breakdown of their income and expenditure. The lady is sat at the desk with her hand on her neck, leaning on the desk and the male is behind her, leaning on the desk with his elbow and hand to his face. Both look concerned.

Latest News May 10, 2024

The impact of the cost of living crisis on blind and partially sighted children and their families

Families with blind and partially sighted and disabled children have been struggling more than ever due to the cost of living crisis. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) reported in January 2024 that the proportion of families with disabled children who are living in poverty had risen by nearly a third in the last […]

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Latest News May 8, 2024

King Charles is RSBC’s new Royal Patron

Following a review of the charities and organisations to which the late Queen Elizabeth II was connected as President or Patron, The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) is deeply honoured that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted the Patronage of the charity.

Portrait of Nicola Vantoch-Wood, RSBC’s Clinical Lead for the Families First service.

Latest News April 30, 2024

Movement for Mental Health – A Parents Workshop

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this year RSBC, LOOK and VICTA are combining their years of experience and expertise, working together to deliver a collaborative Parents Workshop for parent carers of blind and partially sighted children and young people.

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Latest News April 29, 2024

Cycling Superstar Beatrice Raises Funds for RSBC – Join Her Journey

Meet one of RSBC’s youngest – but most determined – supporters, five year-old Beatrice from Tunbridge Wells. Part of a sporty family, Beatrice decided to take on the challenge of cycling 100 kilometres before she reached her 5th birthday on 26th December 2023. And through dedication, hard work and perseverance, she did it with two […]

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Latest News April 26, 2024

RSBC appoints entrepreneur Simon Ward as Trustee

London: Friday 26th April 2024: The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC), a UK charity which supports blind and partially sighted children and young people and their families, has appointed technology entrepreneur Simon Ward as a Board Trustee.

A photo album of 11 images from the London Marathon. Overlayed on 3 images is an orange love heart with the words "Thank you!" The photos are group shots of volunteers, runners on the street of London, runners with a Selfie frame and runners posing with their medals.

Latest News April 24, 2024

London Marathon 2024

2024’s London Marathon was the best yet! Thanks to all 67 of our runners who started – and finished – the race. We truly appreciate their support and cannot thank them enough. Look out for news of how you can support RSBC at the London Marathon in 2025 – details coming soon!

A male student, with glasses, sat down with a female tutor at a desk, listening to her explaining something to him. Behind them on the white wall is an orange RSBC logo with the words Dorton College underneath it.

Latest News April 24, 2024

RSBC’s Dorton College retains ‘Good’ Ofsted inspection rating

The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)’s independent specialist college, Dorton College, has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating following its recent inspection by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted). Everyone associated with RSBC and the College is thrilled with the outcome, which celebrates so many amazing achievements!