Legacy supporter stories

Support RNIB by leaving a gift in your Will

We are so grateful to our supporters who have chosen to leave a legacy to RNIB in their Will. Here they share their amazing stories and motivations.


Listen to legacy supporters

We spoke to some of our supporters about why they want to leave a legacy to RNIB.

"I wouldn't have known what to do with my life."

Listen to our legacy supporters or read the audio transcript (Word, 58K)


Read about legacy supporters

  • Bob Vant, a school teacher in his 40s, was diagnosed with a brain tumour that threatened his sight
  • Alan Brown started to lose his sight due to diabetic retinopathy when he was still working full-time
  • Mrs Bygraves and her husband have been supporting RNIB for quite a few years now
  • Mr Schofield realised the importance of making a Will to ensure his loved ones are cared for
  • John Vale wants others to be able to get the same support he has received.

Contact a Legacy Advisor

Our regional Wills and Legacy advisors offer confidential, impartial advice on the phone or in person, including details of local solicitors with RNIB supporter rates. Use our contact us form to get in touch with your local Advisor. Alternatively email legacyservices@rnib.org.uk or call us on 0845 600 0313 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Last updated: 23 April 2010

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Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most.

Please make a donation and help us support more blind and partially sighted people.