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Partnership unlocks tech for young people with sight loss

By Jenny Cameron | 9th December 2024

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with VICTA, a national charity that…

A person using BWBF's Speech Radio app. The screen is lit up yellow with a microphone graphic on front.

Partnership makes 70,000 radio stations available for people with sight loss 

By Jenny Cameron | 11th November 2024

British Wireless for the Blind Fund has teamed up with audio content aggregator airable to make more than 70,000 radio…

Free Alexa scheme launches

By Jenny Cameron | 4th June 2024

People living with sight loss in the UK can from today apply for a free Alexa device, under a new…

BWBF welcomes new Chair & Vice Chair

By Jenny Cameron | 25th March 2024

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) has welcomed a new Chair and Vice-Chair to lead its Board of Trustees.…

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Introducing Sophie Jones, our new CEO

By Jo Dobson | 26th February 2024

After nearly four decades of remarkable leadership, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is embarking on a new chapter…

One of Britain’s best-known presenters and sports journalists, Jim Rosenthal, joins our roll of patrons

By Jo Dobson | 5th July 2023

We’re delighted to have him on board. Jim features in our latest video showcasing one of our inspirational beneficiaries, Jason,…

A tribute to Paul Easton, friend of BWBF

By Jenny Cameron | 21st February 2023

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Easton, a longstanding Board member, supporter and friend of…

Smart speakers designed for sight loss

By Jenny Cameron | 24th October 2022

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is teaming up with Glasgow Caledonian University to support research into accessible smart…

Accessible apps get partnership boost

By Jenny Cameron | 17th October 2022

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is working with CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting firms…

Mourning Queen Elizabeth II: A statement from our Chief Executive

By Jenny Cameron | 19th September 2022

As the public marks the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is joining the…