Membership of RNIB


Join our community of members and keep up to date with the latest news, products, events and special offers from RNIB for blind and partially sighted people.

Meet other members and share experiences so that together we can help shape the future for people with sight loss.

Membership benefits

As an RNIB Member you'll receive:

  • our award winning bi-monthly magazine, Vision - filled with news, letters, products, reviews, competitions and more
  • telephone book clubs for free - share your love of reading, discuss bestselling books and uncover new authors all from your own home
  • invitations to regional member forums - share your experiences, listen to others and help shape the work of RNIB in a relaxed and social setting
  • access to our private online members' area - where you can contact other members, post discussions and share stories
  • seasonal special offers on products and publications
  • 10 percent off Vision Hotels - offering excellent facilities for blind and partially sighted people
  • exclusive access to our Easy Pay plan - spread the cost of products worth £150 or more, over ten simple monthly payments, with no interest and no charges
  • free subscription to Insight magazine for parents of children with sight loss
  • a membership card - giving you access to a dedicated team who are ready to help at the end of the phone
  • free personal transcription equivalent to 300 straightforward print pages every year and further transcription at a subsidised cost (from 1 April 2012).

What our members say

"If you're a member of RNIB you're in the know. You are not on the edges of an organisation; you're actually part of it."

"I enjoy being part of a community, sharing experiences with other members and understanding the work of RNIB. It keeps me involved and informed."

"If you want things altered or changed, being a member is the way to do it. Together we have a stronger voice and can make ourselves heard."

"After attending a member forum I'm getting to know other people who share my concerns in my area. I don't feel like it's just me anymore."

Meet our members and read more about their favourite parts of membership.

Join today!

RNIB Membership costs £15 per year if paying by direct debit, or £17 a year if paying by other methods.

Join today by visiting our online shop for an annual RNIB Membership subscription. If you'd prefer to speak with someone from our membership team get in touch by calling 0303 1234 555.

Subscription through the online shop is only available to new members. If you are already a member and wish to renew your membership subscription please contact the membership team direct on 0303 1234 555.

Last updated: 13 March 2012

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Become an RNIB Member

Join our community of members and keep up to date with the latest news, products, events and special offers from RNIB.

Meet other members and share your experiences, so that together we can help shape the future for blind and partially sighted people.