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Trusts fund Concertos for residents in Cumbria and Essex
Visually impaired people living in Cumbria and Essex will benefit from two grants that British Wireless has recently received. More than 15 visually impaired people will benefit from grants recently received by BWBF. The Sellafield Charity Snowball has donated £2,200 which will be used to provide Concerto 2 multimedia players to 12 blind or partially…
Read MoreGuernsey's visually impaired will now be able to access our service
BWBF has issued its first set to someone with sight loss in Guernsey – where people are now able to benefit from our service. People living with sight loss in Guernsey can now benefit from BWBF’s service if they meet our criteria. Two members of the charity’s team visited the island to reach out to…
Read MoreDecades of support for charity from Roberts Radio
Roberts Radio has been a long supporter of BWBF and we are very proud of the relationship. Read more about how our partnership works. For the last 60 years, BWBF has been lucky enough to be supported by the UK’s most prestigious consumer electronics company, Roberts Radio. The Yorkshire-based business designs and manufactures most of…
Read MoreThree trusts boost funds
Three trusts have given donations to BWBF to provide radios to visually impaired people around the country. Grants have come in to BWBF from three different trusts to provide radios to visually impaired people. The JJF Charitable Trust has donated £400 to give Concerto 2 sets to those in need in the London area. In…
Read MoreResearch shows supporters happy with BWBF's contact methods
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,…
Read MoreSale of hundreds of radios benefits Latvian and UK visually impaired
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…
Read MoreJob hunting BWBF recipient struggling to find work because she’s blind
A blind woman who is trying to find work talks about the difficulties she has faced as a job hunter with sight loss. Grania has one of our Sonata plus+ sets A BWBF recipient who is looking for work says she feels like she can’t get a job because she’s blind. Grania Brennan, who has…
Read MoreLatest RAJAR figures show millions listening to radio
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…
Read MoreGenerous grant from trust will make a big difference
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…
Read MoreWould you take part in London fundraiser?
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…
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