Greater London Fund For The Blind

The Greater London Fund for the Blind works across the capital supporting a network of partners that empower blind and partially sighted people to live full and independent lives.

Who we help

There are more than 39, 000 registered blind and visually impaired people living in London - that’s enough to fill the Albert Hall every night for a week.

For many of these, blindness brings isolation, vulnerability and lack of independence. Just venturing outside can be a traumatic experience.

Activities that improve our quality of life – sport, the arts, keeping fit – are often denied to them. And the sad fact is that unemployment among the visually impaired is more than 70 per cent, even though many have useful skills they are willing and able to contribute to society.

We believe it doesn’t have to be this way and we are working with our member organisations to change it.