Our grants programme is currently under review; however, we are pleased to share a selection of alternative funding opportunities that may be of interest to you:
RNIB
If you have sight loss and are on low income there is financial help available for you to buy items you need to help you in your daily life.
Guide Dogs
We help children and young people access a world of technology designed to suit their vision impairment.
Individual Technology Solutions
At the forefront of communication support for those with a vision impairment.
The Powell Family Foundation
The Foundation exists to help children and young people with a vision impairment up to the age of 25.
VICTA
VICTA grant scheme for children and young adults who are severely sight impaired
Thomas Pocklington Trust
As a grant making organisation, we provide funding to support work that delivers positive outcomes for blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
The Vision Charity
Supports groups and projects within the blind and visually impaired community by fundraising for equipment, specialist services, and community initiatives.
Ablekidz
Provides grants for assistive technology or limited extra tuition to support disabled children's academic education.
Gardners Trust for the Blind
Offers one-off grants to registered blind and partially sighted individuals in the UK towards education, training, household items, and potentially pensions.
British Wireless for the Blind Fund
Provides adapted radios and audio players on free loan to registered blind and partially sighted people in need across the UK.
Blind Veterans UK
Provides free services and lifelong support to visually impaired ex-servicemen and women across the UK to help them regain independence and quality of life.
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK
Offers practical and financial support to assist with the purchase of devices including laptops, tablets and computers, to support with access to education, medical and social care appointments and social opportunities
MACS Helping Hand Grant
Our Helping Hand service can assist members with these costs and make a positive difference to the lives of the adults and children we support.
Independence at Home
Provision of Computer equipment / large screen monitors/ specialist wheelchairs in addition to other types of grants eg home modifications etc.