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The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) is proud to announce its ground-breaking fundraising initiative in celebration of World Sight Day, Thursday 12th October. The campaign #loveyoureyes is supported by Chris McCausland, TV presenter and comedian who is registered blind.

Blind and partially sighted students at RSBC Dorton College are enjoying their new College Hub at the LSEC Orpington Campus building. RSBC Dorton College is the only specialist college for vision impaired young people (aged 16-25) in the south east. The College has been steadily increasing student numbers at Orpington. This year we have 20 […]

Meet Chloe. She has ocular albinism, a genetic condition which increases sensitivity to light and decreases the sharpness of vision. Chloe also has nystagmus which causes her eyes to move uncontrollably and makes it difficult to focus and to see the world in three dimensions. Right now Chloe is just about to finish her first […]

In June 2023, RSBC’s Advice and Information service was able to help Imogen, a 13-year-old para-swimmer, to take part in the U15 ISF World School Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

World Sight Day is a global initiative orchestrated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB); this day shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by individuals with sight loss while advocating for enhanced eye health.

RSBC is offering FREE activities for blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families over the summer holidays. Our Senior Community Support Worker, Owain and Senior Accessibility Advisor, Alex, share further details about all the fun activities you can take part in with over the summer holidays, and how to join.

The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) announces the appointment of Julie Davis as CEO. Julie will join RSBC, which supports blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families across England and Wales, on 17th October. She will succeed the Society’s current CEO, Sue Sharp, who is retiring.

On 12th August, Lee Roake, 17, who is visually impaired with an ultra-rare genetic condition called WAGR Syndrome will be taking part in the Superhero Triathlon to help raise funds for RSBC. Embarking on a triathlon is a remarkable feat for anyone, but for individuals who are blind or partially sighted, the journey is laden […]

The charity invites 79 runners to consider participating in the London Marathon on behalf of the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC). This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of the world’s largest fundraising event where you’ll be raising funds for a children’s charity with a profound commitment to empowering blind and partially […]