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We want every blind child and their family to have skills and confidence to live life without limits Five ways to better

1.

No child in the UK should grow up to be poor or lonely just because they are blind. There are an estimated 22,000 blind and partially sighted children and young people in England and Wales and every day four more children will be diagnosed with sight loss. Currently;

• 90% of those who lose their sight in youth won’t work for more than six months in their lives
• Most will never have someone to s

hare their life with

Four reasons contribute to these shocking facts.

• Parents find it hard to cope with the challenges of raising a child with sight loss
• Blind children experience delayed development in childhood in communication, movement and exploration
• They have limited social encounters and experience isolation as teenagers
• Children will have reduced chances to develop socially which impacts them at school and at work

The Royal Society for Blind Children believe in a better life for blind children. We are on a mission to make sure every single blind child in England and Wales has the self-belief and skills to fulfil the potential we know they’ve got. Make no mistake – helping blind children to believe they can achieve will take time and money. But we’ll do it from the ground up, working with our wonderful donors and volunteers to deliver the five things we believe will transform the life chances of every blind child in England and Wales. Helping parents first: To change the future for blind children and young people we need to change how parents cope with their child’s diagnosis. RSBC’s Family Support Service can be on hand from the moment parents hear the news to offer practical advice and emotional support so parents understand sight loss, adapt and build the self-belief that their family can live beyond it.
2. Excellent and inclusive education: It’s our aim to make every moment of a blind student’s education experience a positive one: helping them to achieve their full potential and to develop socially. Through this they’ll have a spring board to make the most of the next chapter of their life. We’ll do this by growing Dorton College, our popular specialist residential further education college and building a mainstream education programme focussed on inclusivity and digital fluency that acts as a beacon for other schools in the UK.
3. Build friendships and character: We’re going to help children and young people build the kinds of friendships that help them grow as a person. Together, through our social groups, sport and well-being clubs, and creative programmes they’ll learn new skills, make friends and experience moments that will give them the confidence to take on life on life’s terms.
4. Getting young people job ready: To solve the high levels of unemployment and poverty among blind young people we’ll ensure that the young people we work with have the practical job skills and self-belief that they will need to get a job through our work skills services.
5. Harnessing technology: We firmly believe that every day and emerging technology has the power to solve many of the challenges that blind children and young people experience. We work with tech experts to develop and build technology solutions to address those challenges.

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

This , we want to celebrate some of the incredible runners who have fundraised for us so far this year. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

From the Shakespeare Marathon in Stratford to the Great Birmingham Run and the London Marathon, we’ve been inspired by everyone who has taken on a challenge in support of RSBC. From setting new world records to taking on the London Marathon their own way, every runner has helped make a difference. 💚

We couldn’t be more grateful for your support and are excited for the events to come!

Got the running bug and fancy fundraising for us? We'd love to hear from you. Find out more and get in touch with our events team via our website here - https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/fundraise

[Image descriptions:
1 - Four runners wearing matching RSBC running vests which are orange with yellow, blue and purple stripes have medals around their necks and are standing together, smiling under a tree.
2 - Man and a young girl wearing matching RSBC running vests outdoors, with the child holding a pink water bottle after a marathon.
3 - Two runners wearing orange RSBC vests participating in a race event in a park with lush greenery in the background.
4 - Two men wearing medals and running shirts, one is in a blue sports vest and the other in an orange RSBC running vest stand indoors, celebrating their achievement after the London Marathon.]

01/06/2026

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do ❤️

This , we want to say a huge thank you to every single person who gives their time to support us. From getting creative with young people at our family days and pitching in at residentials, to providing sighted guided support, cheering on our marathon runners and everything in between, your dedication makes such a difference!

We’re so grateful for everything you do. Thank you for being part of RSBC!

Want to get involved? Find out more on our website here - https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/volunteer

[Image descriptions:
1 - A young boy and RSBC volunteer painting small objects together at a table with various paint bottles nearby. 2 - A group of seven people, smiling for the camera whilst standing outdoors with lush greenery and blue skies in the background, dressed for a sunny day. 3 - An RSBC volunteer in an orange shirt guiding a child in holding a red and blue toy in an indoor setting. 4 - A group of volunteers wearing orange RSBC vests pose beside RSBC banners at a London Marathon cheer point on a sunny day, smiling and ready to support runners.]

28/05/2026

We've got an exciting announcement...

We're proud to be the first VI charity in the UK to offer a loaning scheme for Meta Glasses, allowing our service users the chance to trail this new assistive technology, free of charge!

If you're 13+ years old and registered with RSBC, you can get your hands on a pair to trail for 30 days to see how they could help your independence in your daily life.

Register your interest or to find out more here - https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/trial-meta-glasses

[Video description: The video opens in an office setting with Alex sitting on a swivel chair, facing the camera and wearing Meta Ray-Ban glasses. As the video progresses, Alex demonstrates the hand gestures used to control the glasses’ open-ear audio features. The clips following alternate between Alex seated in the office and short clips of him using the glasses in everyday environments. He is shown looking at a Waitrose cereal box in and later standing outside a Tesco Express store.]

26/05/2026

This July we’re teaming up with VICTA UK for our next Navigating the Early Years - a welcoming day for families with a blind or partially sighted child aged 0 - 5.

Join us July 4th in Liverpool where you'll have the opportunity to meet other families, chat with specialists, and get tips on everything from sleep and play to early development. We’ll also be demonstrating the latest accessible technology, and we'd love to see you there!

Find out more and register here - https://luma.com/3c5sedc8

This event has kindly been funded by Fight for Sight

[Image description: An adult holds a child who's dressed in a dark blue outfit with colourful rocket ships on it. They are both focused on a glowing green snail toy that is resting on a red tray.]

06/05/2026

Are local elections happening in your area tomorrow?

If so, you might be planning your trip to the polling station already. For vision impaired people, especially young people, this can be a really intimidating process.

Before they've even decided how to cast their vote, blind and partially sighted people have to navigate the procedures needed to be able to vote in the first place, apply for a postal vote or request reasonable adjustments.

It's these barriers that discourage blind and partially sighted people from using their right to vote.

RSBC Youth Voice member Alyssia shared, "I feel that there should be more options for people with vision impairments to be able to vote independently and in secret, as it is a right to be able to do that. For example, a lot of VI people get help from family members, friends et cetera to vote. And whilst many may be okay with that, it's just an another process that you can't do independently and I just I feel like there should be an accessible way of doing that".

The right to vote is for everyone.
Use your right tomorrow and make it count!

[Image description: Red UK post box standing in front of a stone wall. On the wall is a large sign that reads 'Polling Station' with an arrow pointing in the direction of the postbox.]

01/05/2026

This week we had someone very special visit the Life Without Limits Centre, with a very special gift...

Lord David Blunkett popped round to unveil a special bust of himself. Sculpted by the very talented Frances Segelman, this bust was previously on display at the House of Lords, representing Lord Blunkett's incredible and numerous achievements as the UK’s first blind cabinet minister.

The sculpture is, importantly, designed to be touched. As well as listened to, with Lord Blunkett's own audio description of the piece and what it means.

Not only is the artwork a beautiful addition to the LWLC, it's also a powerful representation of what it truly means to live a Life Without Limits. We are so proud to give a it home. Shoutout to Fight for Sight for sharing this bust with us.

So next time you visit the LWLC, take a moment to touch the artwork and think about all the things you can do too!

[Image description: Image 1 - Lord David Blunkett standing beside the newly unveiled bust of himself, in the Life Without Limits Centre. Image 2 - The sculpture of Lord Blunkett displayed on top of a blue case in the Life Without Limits Centre. Below the bust is a panel with descriptive text and a button for audio description.]

27/04/2026

Congratulations you smashed it!

Thank you for all the hard work you put in preparing for yesterday, and for your incredible fundraising too. We’re honestly blown away. The money you’ve raised will make a real difference for blind and partially sighted children and their families across England and Wales.

Huge shout out as well to Mark Goulder who broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon blindfolded (male), guided by Alex Blackhouse!

To everyone who came out to support our runners, you truly brought the vibes!

A massive thank you to our volunteers, partners, supporters, photographers, cheering squad, and of course our fantastic runners. We couldn’t do it without you and are so grateful to each and every one of you.

Same time next year?!

[Image descriptions: Image 1 - Runner in colourful leggings and RSBC vest reaches out to family members in the crowd supporting at the London Marathon. Image 2 - Runner wearing an orange RSBC vest holds up their arms encouraging the crowd whilst holding a water bottle. Image 3 - Runner in an orange RSBC vest raising a water bottle and cheering enthusiastically to supporters in the crowd. Image 4 - Runner wearing an orange RSBC running vest and hydration pack smiles and waves directly at the camera. Image 5 - Runner in an orange RSBC vest smiles and holds up their arms triumphantly with a cheering crowd in the background. Image 6 - Group of volunteers wearing bright RSBC orange vests pose outdoors in front of urban buildings at the RSBC London Marathon cheer point.]

26/04/2026

you rock!

Today's the big day and before even stepping foot on the course, our runners have already achieved something incredible.

26.2 miles. Big determination. Even bigger hearts. 🧡

We've had the time of our lives cheering you on! Keep an eye out here for more London Marathon pics as they come through.

[Image description: Image 1 - Two runners wearing orange RSBC vests run side by side during the London Marathon, holding a guide tether. The runner on the right is blindfolded. Image 2 - A runner with blonde hair and an RSBC vest raising her arms up, smiling brightly as she runs. Image 3 - A close-up of a runner in an RSBC vest and blue baseball cap and hydration vest. Image 4 - A runner with short brown hair and beard in RSBC vest runs with arms outstretched smiling directly to the camera. Image 5 - A runner with short brown hair, polarized sun and RSBC vest raisies his arm in celebration as he passes the crowd. Image 6 - Image 6 - A runner in an RSBC vest and white hydration vest spreads his arms, hyping up the crowd.]

25/04/2026

This goes out to all our incredible runners taking on the tomorrow!

Good luck 📣

[Video description: Laura walks around a corner into a large open space in the RSBC Life Without Limits Centre holding a megaphone. Julie stands in front of a plush green wall, wearing a deep red top. Helen is positioned at the top of a staircase, holding a cowbell and a tambourine. Matt stands outside a team office with a cowbell in hand, while Lily is in the hallway outside the RSBC Life Without Limits Centre kitchen, also holding a megaphone. Owain appears in a meeting room, standing and facing the camera. The video ends with a group of RSBC team members gathered between two branded feather flags, holding a RSBC rail banner, flags, and bright orange pom-poms, creating a lively, celebratory finish.
Video transcript: Laura: Let's go team RSBC!
Julie: Good luck.
Helen: Good luck team RSBC run like the wind! [Cowbell ringing and tambourine jingling]
Matt: Best of luck to everyone running the London Marathon for RSBC on Sunday. [Cowbell ringing]
Lily: Good luck team RSBC!
Owain: Massive shoutout to all our runners who are running at the marathon this year. Huge well done guys and we'll all be cheering you on for every metre of the way. Let’s go!
RSBC team members: Good luck team RSBC! Woo!]

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RSBC, Life Without Limits Centre, 10 Lower Thames Street
London
EC3R6EN

Opening Hours

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Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.rsbc.org.uk/

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