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5 opportunities to spring into action to change lives and save sight!

As the weather warms up this spring, why not make the most of the sunshine and help us support the visually impaired community?   1) Choose your distance and get running Whether you're new to running, or a marathon master,...

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5 reasons why you should join a marathon cheer squad!

Fundraising Assistant, Olivia joined the team last year ahead of an exciting roster of challenge events. From motivating incredible cyclists at RideLondon in May to celebrating bucket-list moments at the London Marathon in October, Olivia embraced every opportunity to drive...

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Four experiences of motherhood for Mother’s Day 2023

It's Mother's Day weekend! We chatted to four incredible Mums from the Vision Foundation team who’ll be celebrating (and celebrated) this Mother's Day. Monica, Josie, Charmaine and Fran share an insight into what motherhood means to them, explore the highlights...

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Meet the inspiring researchers who change lives and save sight

Fight for Sight, our merger partner, is privileged to be helping to fund some inspiring female researchers. This International Women's Day, we celebrate their careers. We want to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible women who are driving...

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International Women’s Day 2023

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...

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Would you shoo a dragon? Chris Owen explores how we can stand together against abuse.

Chris Owen is a regular contributor for Vision Foundation. You can find his previous blogs here. How many times have you been walking down the road when someone launches into a violent tirade at you? I suspect for many, dear...

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New survey to uncover challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people in the music industry

Baluji Music Foundation has launched their new survey, “Blind to the Facts” to identify the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people across the UK music industry. Funded by Vision Foundation and conducted by Dr Claire Castle in collaboration...

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Blind Braille Artist, Clarke Reynolds’ first solo London exhibition!

‘The Power of Touch’ is the first London solo exhibition by the Blind Braille Artist, Clarke Reynolds. Known for his creative braille artworks, collections from throughout Clarke's career will be showcased at Quantus Gallery until 4 February 2023. [caption id="attachment_11709"...

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Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation to merge!

Two bold missions, one dynamic new organisation We’re excited to announce that Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation have merged. Both boards voted unanimously for us to come together and work as one organisation from 1 April 2023. United, we...

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