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#BlindVotersCount campaign update

With the help of Surrey VI County Cricket Club, we delivered our #BlindVotersCount petition to Michael Gove.

Posted Monday, 11 April 2022

Banbridge Sisters' singing raises £3,000 for RNIB

They set themselves a £100 target, but two young sisters from Banbridge have sung their way to £3,000 for RNIB – and they’re not done yet!

Posted Wednesday, 19 January 2022 News type: News story

Caerphilly mum takes on Marathon Mates challenge

Emma Arnold, a mum of two from Hengoed, has signed up to run 26.2 miles in support of blind and partially sighted people across Wales.

Posted Tuesday, 20 April 2021 News type: News story

Pass on something wonderful

We know many of you have recently been reflecting on the things that matter the most – family, friends and the causes close to your heart.

Posted Tuesday, 8 September 2020 News type: News story

RNIB receives £38,220 boost from National Lottery Community Fund

Sight loss charity RNIB has received a £38,220 boost from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue much-needed support to blind and partially sighted people during this challenging time.

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2020 News type: News story

Young football fan shoots 26,000 penalties to support RNIB Cymru

Tabitha Ryan, 12, from Merthyr, is completing 26,000 penalties and 26,000 keep-ups in her back garden as part of the nationwide 2.6 fundraising challenge.

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: News story

Cardiff man takes a leap of faith for sight loss charity

Daniel Thomas, 32, from Cardiff says that his eye condition will not hold him back as he prepares to take to the skies for a sponsored skydive.

Posted Wednesday, 5 February 2020 News type: News story

Ballroom dancers host festive fundraising gala for RNIB Cymru

The Hawarden Institute Dance Club put on a night of fun and festivities at their annual Christmas gala ball at the Connah’s Quay Civic Hall in Deeside on 23rd November. Over 100 people attended the event and danced the night away to live music by Paul Crofts, and enjoyed a raffle and locally produced dinner.

Posted Monday, 20 January 2020 News type: News story

Blind and partially sighted volunteers put their stamp on fundraising appeal

A group of blind and partially sighted crafters came together on Thursday to create a huge Christmas collage—entirely made of stamps.

Posted Wednesday, 6 November 2019 News type: News story

Wrexham runner sets his sights on London Marathon

A man from North Wales who ran the Wrexham Half Marathon in February is now hoping to tackle the London Marathon next year.

Posted Monday, 16 September 2019 News type: News story