23/10/2026
British Blind Sport want to hear about the sport and physical activity preferences of blind and partially sighted people across the UK. - Survey closes 3rd November 2026.
Their research study will be conducted in two parts:
1. An online survey, open to blind and partially sighted people of all ages.
2. A series of in-person focus groups in a number of locations.
The findings of this important research will directly shape BBS’s future work, including the sports clubs it supports through its VI Active Together programme, the delivery of multi-sport and sport specific Have a Go Days, and how the organisation priorities relationships with National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).
Provide valuable insight from your experience of sport and physical activity here:
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www.britishblindsport.org.uk/forms/view/sportpreferences
[Image description: A BBS asset. The asset features a megaphone on the left side. To the right is a red and white rectangular banner with the text "Have your say." Below, in the centre, the text reads "Sport & Physical Activity Preference Research." At the bottom is an invitation to participate in the survey: "Take part in our short survey online now via our website."]
There’s still time to take part in our research project.
British Blind Sport (BBS) wants to hear about the sport and physical activity preferences of blind and partially sighted people across the UK, particularly those who are currently mildly active/inactive and not engaged with our organisation.
Our research study will be conducted in two parts:
1. An online survey, open to blind and partially sighted people of all ages from 1st September-3rd November 2026
2. A series of in-person focus groups in a number of locations starting in Manchester and followed by Coventry, Warwickshire, Cardiff, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool and Preston.
The findings of this important research will directly shape BBS’s future work, including the sports clubs it supports through its VI Active Together programme, the delivery of multi-sport and sport specific Have a Go Days, and how the organisation priorities relationships with National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).
We would be grateful if you could share the link to our survey with any family members, friends or colleagues who you think could provide us with valuable insights into their experience of sport and physical activity: 👉 www.britishblindsport.org.uk/forms/view/sportpreferences
If you would like to join one of our in-person focus groups, please email Shamira Naidu-Young for more details on [email protected]
[Image description: A BBS asset. The asset features a megaphone on the left side. To the right is a red and white rectangular banner with the text "Have your say." Below, in the centre, the text reads "Sport & Physical Activity Preference Research." At the bottom is an invitation to participate in the survey: "Take part in our short survey online now via our website."]
