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BWBF welcomes new Chair & Vice Chair
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) has welcomed a new Chair and Vice-Chair to lead its Board of Trustees. As of 19 March 2024, Mike Brace CBE DL took over from Daniel Smith as the charity’s Chair. A former Paralympian, social worker and disability charity leader, Mike has served on BWBF’s Board of Trustees…
Read MoreIntroducing Sophie Jones, our new CEO
After nearly four decades of remarkable leadership, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Sophie Jones as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1st, 2024. Sophie has been an integral part of the BWBF family for fiteen years and has been instrumental in shaping…
Read MoreOne of Britain’s best-known presenters and sports journalists, Jim Rosenthal, joins our roll of patrons
We’re delighted to have him on board. Jim features in our latest video showcasing one of our inspirational beneficiaries, Jason, and the enormous difference BWBF can make to people’s lives. During his extensive career in sport’s journalism JIM ROSENTHAL became one of the best known presenters on British television. With a background in newspapers and…
Read MoreA tribute to Paul Easton, friend of BWBF
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Easton, a longstanding Board member, supporter and friend of British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF). Paul sadly passed away last week at the age of 69. Paul was a firm supporter of BWBF for more than 20 years. During that time he served…
Read MoreSmart speakers designed for sight loss
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is teaming up with Glasgow Caledonian University to support research into accessible smart speakers for people with sight loss. BWBF provides specially adapted radios, audio devices and apps for people living with sight loss. The charity is supporting a new PhD studentship exploring challenges people with sight loss…
Read MoreAccessible apps get partnership boost
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is working with CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting firms in the world, to identify new solutions to improve the charity’s range of accessible smartphone apps. CGI, which is supporting BWBF on a pro-bono basis, is focusing on developing a user-friendly sign-on mechanism for app…
Read MoreMourning Queen Elizabeth II: A statement from our Chief Executive
As the public marks the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is joining the nation in taking pause to reflect and pay tribute to our late Queen. A statement from our Chief Executive, Margaret Grainger: “British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) today joins the nation in mourning the…
Read MoreBritish Wireless for the Blind has contributed to a major new summer exhibition, Switched On, at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum
A major new summer exhibition, Switched On, opened on 23 July at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum Switched On will take visitors on a journey through the last century of broadcasting, discovering the pioneers who spearheaded the industry and the broadcasting innovations that have reflected and changed everyday life Free tickets can be booked now via…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Sonata
We launched the Sonata Internet Audio Service over 13 years ago. Our commitment to the Sonata service and to its listeners has seen it go from strength to strength. However, we have now reached a point where the technology is no longer sustainable. Therefore, we are sad to announce that the Sonata service will cease…
Read MoreStatement from British Wireless for the Blind Fund
“BWBF deplores the actions of the Russian Government and its subordinate supporter Belarus against the people and territories of Ukraine, and their oppressive political control of other bordering states and districts. For the time being BWBF will continue to keep Russian speaking radio stations on its list for the benefit of that minority of listeners…
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