Remember a Charity Week

For RNIB, gifts in Wills are truly life changing. In fact, they account for over a third of our income, helping us be there for people with sight loss not just today, but long into the future. From supporting visually impaired children with accessible books, to helping people access emotional support through our sight loss counselling, these incredible gifts mean we can continue standing alongside blind and partially sighted people for years to come.

“The RNIB is my loyal and trusted best friend, supporter, guiding hand and there when I need them the most. They stand by their promise to make a positive difference and have never let me down when I have reached out to them in difficult times.

Your gift means that I can live a fulfilled life I want without sight. Your generosity lifts a heavy weight from me and from those around me who wish to help but are at a loss how to.”

Dave suffered a stroke in 2010, which resulted in him losing the peripheral vision on the right of both his eyes. Before the stroke, he had full vision and worked as a sales manager, driving more than 40,000 miles a year across the UK and Europe.

“Losing my sight meant the loss of my driving licence, income and my independence. I’d gone through a long divorce and just bought a new house, where I’d been living less than a month. Following my diagnosis, I went through a tough time mentally and physically, and I was referred to an Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO), Janet, who was absolutely superb. She sat with me through all my tears and anguish and then explained that she lost her sight at age 40 due to retinitis pigmentosa, so straightaway there was this relatable empathy. She explained exactly what was available to me and said that I would qualify for a guide dog and a cane. Within three days she’d sent me a cane and organised long cane training.

RNIB first came into my life some years later. I moved to Wales and went through a bout of depression, so I got in touch with RNIB Cymru who told me about my local Talk and Support group, which then led me to join the sports group and befriending group. I threw myself into every group I could find, which helped me find solace, companionship and support during COVID. Since then, I’ve done several public speaking events for RNIB. I get a lot of satisfaction in giving people belief that there is life after sight loss, as that’s what RNIB gave me”.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to write their Will with confidence and ease. That’s why we work with trusted partners to offer straightforward and accessible Will writing services at no cost to you.

Alternatively, all you need to leave a gift in your Will to RNIB are a few details for your solicitor:

Registered office RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People), The Grimaldi Building, 154a Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JE. A registered charity in England and Wales (no. 226227), Scotland (no. SC039316) and the Isle of Man (no. 1226). Also operating in Northern Ireland.

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