In 1921 The Greater London Fund for the Blind was set up to support and give a voice to blind and partially sighted people across London. Today we’re called The Vision Foundation and we’re still transforming lives.
We’ve distributed more than £30m to sight loss organisations that work to inform, include and empower London’s visually impaired community. Empowerment is at the heart of what we do; our work focuses on what people can do, rather than what they can’t.
Our Vision
A future where people living with sight loss are equal citizens and preventable blindness is a thing of the past.
Our Mission
To make London a shining example of a sight loss aware city.
Our Purpose
To transform the lives of people facing or living with sight loss by funding projects which inform, empower and include.
We work with organisations across the capital that provide lifelines and resources to visually impaired people of all ages and all backgrounds.
We also work to make sure people don’t needlessly lose their sight, by promoting good eye health and improving access to sight tests.
Our support helps
• Children to access the education they need
• Young people to get a helping hand on the career ladder
• Professionals to know their rights in the workplace
• Older people to take part in community classes and activities
• People experiencing loneliness and isolation, advocating and giving them opportunities to live life to the full.