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Read the latest news from our charity and explore blogs from our team.

If you are a journalist with a media enquiry, please contact Jenny, our Head of Marketing, Communications & Income, on jenny@blind.org.uk.

Sophie Jones, Chief Executive Officer at BWBF is smiling and leaning on a wall. She is wearing a pale grey top and her hair is dark red.

A new direction: my reflections on a year as CEO

Sophie shares reflections on the charity's journey - adapting to technology, building partnerships and digital transformations.

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A woman stands in a kitchen smiling and as she talks on her phone which she is holding in front of her.

Volunteers needed to unlock audio for people with sight loss

Looking for a new challenge? We have two new volunteer roles. One in Scotland and one home-baaed.

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Julie Hocking, Individual Giving & Legacies Manager for BWBF, leans against a wall and is smiling. She wears glasses and her curly hair is tied up.

Thanks for your support this Christmas

A special message of thanks to everyone who gave to our Christmas appeal.

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Annabel sits on her sofa reading her Voxblock audio book player. She wears glasses and has a bow in her hair.

Partnership unlocks tech for young people with sight loss

We're delighted to announce our new partnership with VICTA.

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A person is browsing BWBF's Speech Radio app in a dimly lit room. The screen is lit up in yellow with the words 'Speech Radio' and an image of a microphone in black.

Collaboration adds thousands of radio stations to BWBF app

Our radio app grows sevenfold thanks to airable partnership.

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The Amazon Echo Show smart speaker. A white speaker with a rectangular screen at the front. The screen shows a promotional image for a Jack Ryan film.

Free Alexa scheme launches

We've added Alexa devices to our range of radio and audio devices.

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BWBF Chair Mike Brace sits on a chair in front of a bookshelf. He is wearing a checked shirt and has grey hair

BWBF welcomes new Chair & Vice Chair

Meet our new Chair and Vice-Chair leading our Board of Trustees.

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Sophie Jones, Chief Executive Officer at BWBF is smiling and leaning on a wall. She is wearing a pale grey top and her hair is dark red.

Introducing our new CEO, Sophie Jones

Following nearly four decades of remarkable leadership, we introduce our new CEO.

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BWBF Patron Jim Rosenthal is wearing a dark suit and light shirt. He is smiling broadly.

Jim Rosenthal becomes BWBF Patron

BWBF is delighted to welcome the acclaimed sports broadcaster Jim Rosenthal to it's roll of patrons.

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