Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation

We are thrilled to announce to the launch of our new brand. With our new brand we will continue to fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas, that are putting change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss. #FightForSight #EyeResearch #BrilliantMinds #BrightIdeas

We're still #funding brilliant minds and bright ideas which is why Social Change funding is open for applications. This newest round is focused on social, digital and advocacy skill building in blind and VI children and young people! Find out more here ow.ly/OO7Y50TeE9G

We are thrilled to announce to the launch of our new brand. With our new brand we will continue to fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas, that are putting change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss. #FightForSight #EyeResearch #BrilliantMinds #BrightIdeas

CHEC HQ is gearing up for a Team @ToughMudder on July 27th to support and raise money for our valued partnered charities, @bowelcanceruk and @fightforsightUK. Scan the QR code or click the link to contribute to our target: eu1.hubs.ly/H09Z5xS0 #toughmudder #charity #event

#Vacancy - Exciting opportunity to join @fightforsightUK / @Vision_Fdn as Communications Assistant • Salary: £23,933 per year per year • Hours: 35 hours per week • Contract: Permanent • Location: London (hybrid) • Closing date: 25 July visionary.org.uk/vacancies/

A recent clinical trial has shown that an existing cholesterol-lowering drug can slow development of #DiabeticRetinopathy! We are funding early-stage research in partnership with @DiabetesUK to find treatments for eye damage in people with #diabetes. 🔗diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-…

June is audiobook month. An accessible format that opens up reading for everyone, it’s a format we really appreciate here at Fight For Sight Vision Foundation, so we thought we would share what we're currently reading! Question to followers: what is your favourite audiobook?

Congrats to everyone who was successful in the London Marathon 2025 public ballot! To join us and run for #TeamSight, email events@fightforsight.org.uk! Applications are still open for one of our charity places if you missed out on a ballot space: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Londo…

In our spring newsletter we talk about how to understand and prevent #Glaucoma with Dr Paul Foster from @UCLeye. Funded by Fight For Sight, this study looks at the link between lifestyle and glaucoma development. Read it here 🔗 ow.ly/lFk550SoYM8 @glaucoma_uk

#Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, characterised by damage to the optic nerve connecting the eyes to the brain. Around 80 million people across the globe have glaucoma. Here are the top 5 signs and symptoms to look out for. Discover more with @glaucoma_uk

#Nystagmus is a condition that causes repititive eye movement. The direction of eye movement, level of vision loss and resulting impairment varies greatly from person to person. To learn more and find support for Nystagmus head to @NystagmusUK #VisionLoss #Sightloss

Curious about where your donations go? Head to our newsletter to find out how your donations have funded ground-breaking audio dramas (@extant), research into eye conditions and so much more. #Glaucoma #AccessibleTheatre #AudioDrama

The 29th Annual Warwickshire Golf Day takes place in 2 weeks! Run by Debbie, head of the Warwickshire Fight For Sight Fundraising Committee, the day raises thousands for ground-breaking research and social impact. Read more about Debbie and the day here 🔗 womenandgolf.com/news/club-news…

We commissioned the Outside Report to understand the extent of loneliness and isolation in the visually impaired community. Through anonymous surveys the report helped clarify areas that need investment so that we can influence change within the sector: visionfoundation.org.uk/our-impact/res…

Vision Matters, our Spring Newsletter, is out now! Follow this link to read more, or download a PDF version! visionfoundation.org.uk/support-us/ins…

Meet Rona, a visually impaired college student who attended @JamiesFarm through @LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment. These trips support young VI people to meet peers, make friends and create community. Learn more about Rona ➡️ visionfoundation.org.uk/real-stories/r…

This week is #LonelinessWeek. Did you know that blind and visually impaired people are more likely to experience loneliness and isolation? This week we'll be highlighting projects we're funding to help combat loneliness in the VI community. Learn more: ow.ly/FNGL50ScWfC

Get to know Maureen! Another fabulous volunteer we're celebrating this week. Maureen has been volunteering in our Kensington shop for two years and always greets customers with her warm smile! She has a keen interest in fashion and loves to assist with our shop displays.

The Spring newsletter is here! Full of research, real stories and info on how your donations can help Save Sight, Change Lives! Head to visionfoundation.org.uk/support-us/ins… to read!

We're recruiting four new trustees! Could it be you? As a trustee you will have the opportunity to steer the course of our charity and advocate for meaningful change. Learn more and apply here 🔗 fightforsight.org.uk/about-us/work-… #CharityTrustee #SightLoss #MedicalResearch