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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 […]

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.

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!

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!

Thinking of volunteering? There are even more reasons to take that step, thanks to a recent study of nearly 29,000 people who volunteer! That’s because it found that four out of five believed their wellbeing has improved as a result. 

This London Marathon 2024 we’ve joined up with the lovely folks at the Good Eating Company to celebrate and support our wonderful cohort of runners! The Good Eating Cafe, based at Mile 23, have kindly opened their doors for the race and will be supporting #TeamRSBC all day.

Today, we’re celebrating National Siblings Day at RSBC, and shining a light on the very important relationships that siblings have. We know that, while many young people have a unique and special bond with their vision impaired siblings, growing up alongside them can be tough at times. Sisters and brothers sometimes need our support, too.

Are you aware that only one in four registered blind and partially sighted people of working age are in employment? It’s a shocking statistic that highlights the barriers that still exist for people with visual impairment, despite legislation being in place to ensure that they’re treated equally by prospective employers, such as the Equality Act […]

On Sunday, April 21st, 70 RSBC team runners will the 50,000 people running the 2024 London Marathon – the largest team of runners we’ve ever had.