Blind Veterans UK

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About Blind Veterans UK

Blind Veterans UK, founded in 1915 as St Dunstan’s by Sir Arthur Pearson, is a specialist charity dedicated to supporting ex-UK Armed Forces personnel and National Service completers living with significant sight loss. Its mission is to ensure no eligible veteran faces blindness alone, empowering them to regain independence and wellbeing through compassionate, person-centred care. The charity operates UK-wide, with rehabilitation centres in Rustington and Llandudno and nationwide outreach. Unlike a traditional grant-maker, Blind Veterans UK directly delivers lifelong support to individuals, drawing on over a century of expertise in veteran sight loss. Its approach is holistic, covering practical skills, wellbeing and community connection.

What Blind Veterans UK funds

Blind Veterans UK supports a wide range of direct services for eligible individuals, rather than funding external projects. These include skills training for daily living, mobility and orientation support, digital inclusion, adaptive technology, nursing and residential or respite care, emotional and peer support, befriending, tailored physical activities, adapted arts and sports, holidays, and community events. The charity prioritises high-need older veterans and younger service leavers, and its No One Alone campaign aims to reach those unaware of available support. Support is available UK-wide, with no geographic restrictions, and is guided by an ethos of empowerment and measurable rehabilitation outcomes.

Who can apply

Blind Veterans UK supports eligible individuals directly. Applicants must be ex-UK Armed Forces personnel or National Service completers living with significant sight loss, regardless of how their sight loss occurred. There are no income or size rules for applicants, no geographic restrictions within the UK, and no religious limits. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications from charities or other organisations; it is not a grant-maker for external projects. Assistance is available to help veterans with the application process, and support is provided on a rolling, needs-assessed basis.

What Blind Veterans UK doesn't fund

Blind Veterans UK does not provide grants or funding to other charities, organisations or external projects. Its resources are devoted solely to direct support for eligible individual veterans. It does not support people who are not former UK Armed Forces personnel or National Service completers, nor those who do not meet the significant sight loss criteria. The charity does not fund third-party initiatives or community groups.

How they like to fund

Blind Veterans UK operates as a direct service provider, not a grant-maker. It delivers support through its own rehabilitation centres, nationwide outreach and a range of tailored programmes. The charity welcomes contact from eligible individuals and those who may be unaware of its services, such as through the No One Alone campaign. All support is provided free of charge and is personalised to each veteran’s needs, with a focus on lifelong, holistic care. Unsolicited applications from organisations are not accepted; the charity’s funding is directed entirely towards its own beneficiary-facing services.

How much does Blind Veterans UK give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Blind Veterans UK’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

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Focus areas

DisabilityOlder people

How to apply to Blind Veterans UK

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Blind Veterans UK provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact Blind Veterans UK directly for current funding levels.

Where does Blind Veterans UK fund charities?

Blind Veterans UK funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Blind Veterans UK accept unsolicited applications?

Blind Veterans UK does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Blind Veterans UK?

Blind Veterans UK does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.