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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…

 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…

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…

“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…

British Wireless for the Blind Fund are delighted to continue working with and supporting Calibre Audio. We can supply the audio equipment that our beneficiaries need, we provide the apparatus on a free loan to those who are unable to afford specially adapted audio equipment. The recipient must meet the following criteria: resident in the…

Jack’s is a new brand and format, part of the Tesco family, inspired by Tesco’s heritage and 100 years of delivering great value to Britain’s shoppers. British Wireless for the Blind Fund Launched in 1928, we provide the equipment on a free loan to those who are unable to afford specially adapted audio equipment. We…

“It has opened my life to music having the products you have supplied me with.” Music is one of the most important things in Adrian’s life. And, with a little bit of help from British Wireless for the Blind Fund, he can now take it with him everywhere he goes. Having been supported by British…

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) and The Talking News Federation (TNF) have joined forces to make it even easier for blind and partially sighted people to listen to their local Talking Newspapers. BWBF and TNF have launched a new mobile application, and a new skill for the Amazon Echo, so users can access…

We have already started planning for Christmas….. To commence the celebrations for the 900th anniversary of St Peter’s a Christmas Tree Festival will be held from the 7th to 11th of December. 25 trees decorated by many local and national charities will be displayed in the church at, St Peter’s Church, Buckland Rd, Maidstone, ME16…

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) has confirmed it has won a grant award for its Lifeline to the World – North West England project. This has been made possible by the generosity of Ørsted and organised through Grantscape. The project is to recruit and train volunteers to assist with providing free specially adapted…