It's Mother's Day weekend! We chatted to three incredible Mums who’ll be celebrating (and celebrated) this Mother's Day. Khafsa, Charmaine and Monica are at different stages of motherhood but share the experience of raising their children from a perspective that...
Entering the world of work can be daunting for many young people, but when you have a visual impairment it can seem like an impossibility. Our partner the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) aims to challenge that perception with...
In October 2021, we closed our West Norwood charity shop for a much anticipated refurbishment. With a focus on accessibility, the updates saw improvements across the board. From high-contrast price tags to visual impairment friendly lighting, we're making strides towards...
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Everyone should have the chance to enjoy the independence, purpose and meaning that employment can bring. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have been able to fund a number of impactful projects which are addressing the barriers to...
The London Marathon is an event we eagerly await here at Vision Foundation. Last ballot day, we spoke to two Team Vision alumni who ran to save sight and change lives... Leon first heard of us through a friend...
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This week, our Director of Retail, Phil Beaven and Philanthropy Manager, Monica Smith discussed accessible shopping experiences on Royds Withy King's 'Legal Thinking' podcast. In this episode, we shared details of our own retail refurbishments; offered advice for business owners...
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This International Women's Day, we are celebrating all of the incredible women who support our work; from contributors to volunteers, team members to trustees, our organisation could not make the impact we do, without them. This year's IWD campaign focus...
In February 2021, we kicked off our Centenary celebrations with an exclusive and intimate online event with our host, Stephen Fry and guests, Hayley Mills, Juliet Mills and Dame Judi Dench. Taking Centre Stage was a celebration of our work...
Read more about One year on… Sight loss in the spotlight: Taking Centre Stage
Having introduced myself to Vision Foundation's community in November 2021, where I shared my story of founding Balance with Becca, a Transformational Coaching business, I have since had the pleasure of coaching Kerry Firth through my Introduction to Transformational Life...
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A second reading of proposed changes to the Elections Bill is taking place on 23 February in the House of Lords. The current voting system is imperfect, with barriers to the independence and secrecy of blind and partially sighted voters....
Read more about Potential changes to the Elections Bill will further impact the independence and right to secrecy of visually impaired voters
