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Research carried out by BWBF has shown the majority of our supporters are happy with the way we make contact with them. Research conducted by BWBF following negative publicity about the fundraising practices of some charities has shown most of our supporters are happy with the way we contact with them. A report by MPs,…

Marketing arm of BWBF has sold more than 250 of its specially adapted radios to Latvia, with 100% of profits donated to the fund. The sale of 264 specially adapted Concerto 2 radios will benefit visually impaired people in Latvia as well as the UK. BWBF Direct, the marketing arm of British Wireless, has sold…

RAJAR figures released for the first quarter of 2016 show that millions of adults are listening to their radios every week. The importance of the work done by British Wireless has been reinforced today (May 19th) by the release of the latest RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research) figures. RAJAR is the official body in charge…

The 4814 Trust has given BWBF a very generous grant which will provide dozens of radios to visually impaired people in need. A trust has given BWBF a grant of £10,000. The 4814 Trust donated the money last week for us to provide our specially adapted equipment across the country. It’s the first time the…

BWBF is looking for supporters to take part in a new fundraiser later this year – which will be the first of its kind in the world. Parallel London BWBF has the chance to take part in what will be the world’s first disability-led push/run. Parallel London will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic…

BWBF volunteers are to feature in a short film being put together by students as part of Volunteers’ Week.  BWBF volunteers and staff are to feature in a film being launched as part of a national initiative. Two students from Mid Kent College popped into our head office in Maidstone last week to interview our…

Volunteer ambassador sought to promote BWBF’s work around Kent. BWBF has launched a search for a volunteer ambassador to promote its work supporting visually impaired people. To mark Volunteer Recognition Day on Wednesday (April 20), we have started looking for someone to be the ‘face’ of the charity. BWBF is already supported by a fantastic group of…

A generous grant will provide 17 of our Concerto 2 sets to blind and partially sighted people living in the west of Scotland. Visually impaired people in West Scotland will benefit from specially adapted audio equipment thanks to a generous grant. The Kells Trust has donated £3,000 to BWBF. Often, people with sight loss live…

Three grants from different organisations will help us get more radios to blind and partially sighted people in central England. British Wireless for the Blind Fund has recently been given some funding to provide radios in the central part of the country. Sir George Martin Trust has donated £1,000 which will pay for new equipment…