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Grants from RNIB
We consider small grants to blind and partially sighted people, to help with a specific need.
Applicants should be:
- able to be registered as severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) with a local authority in the UK
- on a low income
- and have no other sources of financial help.
Please read our Notes for applicants before completing the Grant application form (Word). Please also note that the form must be completed in full before your application can be processed.
Additional information is available to help you with your application:
- About becoming registered
- Grants for electronic equipment, such as computers
- VAT relief on specialised goods and services for disabled people
- Practical advice about Staying in your own home.
NB We do not give grants to groups or organisations.
Emma Nye Pension Fund
We also administer a small pension scheme, the Emma Nye Pension Fund, to help registered blind people living in the community. The Fund is not available to people in residential care.
Grants from statutory and other bodies
RNIB’s Helpline can advise you on entitlements to statutory grant schemes such as Disabled Facilities Grants and the Social Fund. We can also provide information about general charities for people in need.
If you have any grant enquiries or would like to request any of our information in another format (large print, braille or audio), please phone the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk.
If you are the parent of a child with a sight problem, our information on grants and allowances for children and families may also be useful.
More information
Call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 for advice on entitlements to state benefits such as Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance.
Content author: InfoResourceTeam@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 18/05/2009 16:59
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