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Latest News 07.11.24

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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An elderly female volunteer hugging a male staff member in gratitude as he hands her a certificate and giftbag at an awards ceremony. People in the background are clapping.

Latest News April 16, 2024

Volunteering for RSBC – and how it can improve your wellbeing

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. 

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Latest News April 9, 2024

London Marathon 2024 Raffle

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.

Two young children sitting together, cuddling.

Latest News April 8, 2024

National Sibling’s 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.

Outside the Houses of Parliament

Latest News February 27, 2024

RSBC joins All Part Parliamentary Group

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 […]

Back of a runner at the London Marathon wearing a branded RSBC orange running top

Latest News February 22, 2024

We’re gearing up for the The London Marathon with RSBC!

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.

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Latest News February 8, 2024

Best wishes to King Charles III

RSBC Dorton College student sends best wishes to King Charles III, who recently announced that he was being treated for cancer.

A female tutor sat next to her student - a teenage girl. She is showing her how to solve a maths problem in a book.

Latest News January 24, 2024

Education – the differences for blind and partially sighted children and young people

Education and learning are key to human development and, on a personal level, lead to a fulfilling adult life. Sight is crucial to how children and young people learn.

A child's hands are touching a paper Braille book

Latest News January 4, 2024

5 ways that Braille can unlock independence, confidence, and equality

We’re used to hearing about how rapid advances in technology are going to level the playing field for those with disabilities. But the fact is that Braille is still the key that unlocks independence for those who are blind or partially sighted – an amazing achievement for a system that was first presented in 1824 […]

A group of six blind and partially sighted college students holding water bottles

Latest News January 1, 2024

Celebrating Achievements: Dorton College Students

This year, the International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ theme is “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for, with and by persons with disabilities”. On this occasion, the Royal Society for Blind Children would like to highlight the great achievements of Dorton College students throughout the academic year 2022-2023 on […]