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A small but mighty national charity, supporting visually impaired young people and their families to thrive.

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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 57m
Want to be part of a community that truly gets what it means to live with a visual impairment? LOOK's Peer Mentoring Team is recruiting. If you're 18–35 and visually impaired, we'd love you to apply - Together we can help visually impaired young people feel less alone. buff.ly/X1Hzsbs
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 3h
Thank you to the Richard's Castle Soapbox Derby for raising an amazing £4,000 for LOOK! 🏁 It will help more visually impaired young people find a mentor who truly understands their sight-loss journey. Feeling inspired? Individuals and businesses can fundraise for us too 👉https://buff.ly/WQgLs3j
Look team member Nicola being presented with a cheque by the Richards Castle Soap Box Derby team.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 19h
Do you feel unsure how to adapt sport so your VI child can join in? Join us on 4th October for our free expert panel event, where, alongside a Paralympic gold medallist and England blind football captain, we'll discuss how you can support your VI child in sport. buff.ly/XnH3hwF
A young person in a sport hall wearing a black blind fold standing in a goal throwing a ball back into play.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 20h
One week to go! Free online event for parents and carers of VI children: how to include your child in sport at home, at school and in your community. Hear from Paralympic gold medallist Lora Fachie OBE and England blind football captain Roy Turnham. Wed 14 Oct, 7pm. Book: buff.ly/xXec7VW
Three mentors and one Look staff member  play table tennis.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 23h
Escape and reconnect at our Scarborough holiday flat. Walk the castle walls, ride the North Bay Railway, breathe in the sea air, enjoy local treats from fish & chips shops, then return to our cosy flat with all of the comforts of home. Book your coastal getaway with LOOK: buff.ly/BWaa9sv
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It's #WorldSightDay. This year's #LoveYourEyes campaign puts lived experience first. For Look, that means loving your eyes as they are. Look Mentor Project Officer Charlotte shares her journey to accepting her vision: buff.ly/dFy0MbR
Charlotte in a floral dress smiling and holding a drink on stone steps at a decorated garden party beneath colourful hanging paper lanterns and string lights, with trimmed hedges, flower beds, and benches in the background.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Do you know what support is out there to help your VI child take part in sport? We're running a free online event for parents and carers of visually impaired children, Wed 14 Oct, 7–8pm, with British Blind Sport. Find out more and book: buff.ly/HOGvwZ7
Four people playing blind football in a sunny grassy field, one person poised to kick an orange football ball while the others watch and move into position.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
How do you make sure your VI child isn't left on the sidelines? Join our free online event on 14th Oct to hear about sport at home, inclusive PE and local opportunities, with Lora Fachie OBE and England's blind football captain Roy Turnham. 👉https://buff.ly/XnH3hwF
Young archer drawing a recurve bow, aiming an arrow at a distant multicolored target on a grassy range while wearing a protective arm guard.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If you're 18–35, visually impaired, and want to make a real difference, join the LOOK Peer Mentoring Team. No experience needed — just lived experience and empathy. Applications close 9th November: buff.ly/w9DhplH
Seven smiling adults pose on a sunlit patio while two crouch to pet a yellow Labrador guide dog.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Want to be part of a community that truly gets what it means to live with a visual impairment? LOOK's Peer Mentoring Team is recruiting. If you're 18–35 and visually impaired, we'd love you to apply - Together we can help visually impaired young people feel less alone. buff.ly/X1Hzsbs
A group of young adults standing in a line together smiling for the camera, two people are wearing tops with the yellow Look logo on them, one person is holding a cane.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Final places remaining! 🏃 Run the Manchester Marathon for LOOK on 18th April 27'. Every mile helps visually impaired young people build confidence, connection and a future they can be excited about. Join #TeamLOOK buff.ly/hjyzfuZ #ManchesterMarathon #RunForCharity #TeamLOOK #VisuallyImpaired
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Do you feel unsure how to adapt sport so your VI child can join in? Join us on 4th October for our free expert panel event, where, alongside a Paralympic gold medallist and England blind football captain, we'll discuss how you can support your VI child in sport. buff.ly/XnH3hwF
A young person in a sport hall wearing a black blind fold standing in a goal throwing a ball back into play.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Do you know what support is out there to help your VI child take part in sport? We're running a free online event for parents and carers of visually impaired children, Wed 14 Oct, 7–8pm, with British Blind Sport. Find out more and book: buff.ly/HOGvwZ7
Four people playing blind football in a sunny grassy field, one person poised to kick an orange football ball while the others watch and move into position.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If you're 18–35, visually impaired, and want to make a real difference, join the LOOK Peer Mentoring Team. No experience needed — just lived experience and empathy. Applications close 9th November: buff.ly/w9DhplH
Seven smiling adults pose on a sunlit patio while two crouch to pet a yellow Labrador guide dog.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
How do you make sure your VI child isn't left on the sidelines? Join our free online event on 14th Oct to hear about sport at home, inclusive PE and local opportunities, with Lora Fachie OBE and England's blind football captain Roy Turnham. 👉https://buff.ly/XnH3hwF
Young archer drawing a recurve bow, aiming an arrow at a distant multicolored target on a grassy range while wearing a protective arm guard.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
💡 Did you know you can support LOOK just by shopping on your phone? 📱 Download the easyfundraising app, pick LOOK as your cause, and every purchase = a free donation to us. No extra cost to you! 🙌 👉 buff.ly/IksmY5W #easyfundraising #SupportLOOK
Easy fundraising turns your online shopping into everyday magic. Image of a woman with long hair in a bright orange jumper cheering.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This November, we're turning 35 — and we want to celebrate with the people who've made LOOK what it is. Join us for a festive evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford, hosted by our patron, BBC's Jeremy Bowen. Music, stories, and our community, together. Click the link to RSVP: buff.ly/7w5C0j8
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Do you feel unsure how to adapt sport so your VI child can join in? Join us on 4th October for our free expert panel event, where, alongside a Paralympic gold medallist and England blind football captain, we'll discuss how you can support your VI child in sport. buff.ly/XnH3hwF
A young person in a sport hall wearing a black blind fold standing in a goal throwing a ball back into play.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This November, we're turning 35 — and we want to celebrate with the people who've made Look what it is. If you're a mentor, a mentee, or a family who's been part of the Look community, we would love for you to join us for a festive evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford. RSVP: buff.ly/AAtDKZZ
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Do you know what support is out there to help your VI child take part in sport? We're running a free online event for parents and carers of visually impaired children, Wed 14 Oct, 7–8pm, with British Blind Sport. Find out more and book: buff.ly/HOGvwZ7
Four people playing blind football in a sunny grassy field, one person poised to kick an orange football ball while the others watch and move into position.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New episode alert 🎙️ Ever wondered what travel really looks like when you're visually impaired? Our Media Mob are back, and this time they're chatting about navigating airports, unfamiliar cities and everything in between — the highs, the challenges and all their top tips. buff.ly/BkcfbJu
Image of a group of people wearing walking clothes walking away from the camera in a line through a field of corn on a sunny day.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If you're 18–35, visually impaired, and want to make a real difference, join the LOOK Peer Mentoring Team. No experience needed — just lived experience and empathy. Applications close 9th November: buff.ly/w9DhplH
Seven smiling adults pose on a sunlit patio while two crouch to pet a yellow Labrador guide dog.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This November, we're turning 35 — and we want to celebrate with the people who've made LOOK what it is. Join us for a festive evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford, hosted by our patron, BBC's Jeremy Bowen. Music, stories, and our community, together. Click the link to RSVP: buff.ly/7w5C0j8
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How do you make sure your VI child isn't left on the sidelines? Join our free online event on 14th Oct to hear about sport at home, inclusive PE and local opportunities, with Lora Fachie OBE and England's blind football captain Roy Turnham. 👉https://buff.ly/XnH3hwF
Young archer drawing a recurve bow, aiming an arrow at a distant multicolored target on a grassy range while wearing a protective arm guard.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Got something on your mind? Our Parent Support Group chat is this Thursday, 1st October. It's an open session for parents and carers of visually impaired children and young people. Share, ask questions, or just listen. It's free to join. 👉https://buff.ly/BOfpaxr
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How do you make sure your VI child isn't left on the sidelines? Join our free online event on 14th Oct to hear about sport at home, inclusive PE and local opportunities, with Lora Fachie OBE and England's blind football captain Roy Turnham. 👉https://buff.ly/XnH3hwF
Young archer drawing a recurve bow, aiming an arrow at a distant multicolored target on a grassy range while wearing a protective arm guard.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This November, we're turning 35 — and we want to celebrate with the people who've made Look what it is. If you're a mentor, a mentee, or a family who's been part of the Look community, we would love for you to join us for a festive evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford. RSVP: buff.ly/AAtDKZZ
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Do you feel unsure how to adapt sport so your VI child can join in? Join us on 4th October for our free expert panel event, where, alongside a Paralympic gold medallist and England blind football captain, we'll discuss how you can support your VI child in sport. buff.ly/XnH3hwF
A young person in a sport hall wearing a black blind fold standing in a goal throwing a ball back into play.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sometimes it’s good to check in with people who get it. Join us on 1st October for our Parent Support Group chat, a relaxed and welcoming space to connect with other parents and carers of visually impaired children and young people. 👉 buff.ly/Lj8TmRq Register for this free online event
A smiling woman watches two young children outdoors as a girl with bee face paint and a colorful bird-patterned dress toasts a marshmallow on a stick.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Every year, LOOK sends Christmas cards to our community. This year, we are inviting the LOOK family to design it. We are looking for a festive design that captures what LOOK is all about. We will professionally print the winning design and sell it in November. Enter by 1st Oct buff.ly/6wBrwki
Two children working on a craft project at a table covered with markers, glue, scissors, tape and cardboard; one child concentrates gluing paper shapes while the other in a rainbow sweater gestures nearby.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do you know what support is out there to help your VI child take part in sport? We're running a free online event for parents and carers of visually impaired children, Wed 14 Oct, 7–8pm, with British Blind Sport. Find out more and book: buff.ly/HOGvwZ7
Four people playing blind football in a sunny grassy field, one person poised to kick an orange football ball while the others watch and move into position.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Imagine seeing YOUR artwork on Christmas cards landing on doorsteps across the country. That could be you this year! Enter the LOOK Christmas Card Competition, and the winning design will be professionally printed and sold in November. buff.ly/7J2dxUT Enter by 1 October 2026.
Children seated around a long table making arts-and-crafts while adults supervise and assist.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Got something on your mind? Our Parent Support Group chat is this Thursday, 1st October. It's an open session for parents and carers of visually impaired children and young people. Share, ask questions, or just listen. It's free to join. 👉https://buff.ly/BOfpaxr
A small group of adults seated around a table listening to eachother talk.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"I'm bored"! Enter the Look Christmas Card Competition! Create your most festive design, and the winner will be printed as our official 2026 Christmas card. Deadline: 1 October 2026. buff.ly/IqBeZfv #LookCharity #ChristmasCardCompetition
Image of a child using colouring pencils to colour in on a table. Also on the table is a lamp, laptop and a large pile of colouring in pencils.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sometimes it’s good to check in with people who get it. Join us on 1st October for our Parent Support Group chat, a relaxed and welcoming space to connect with other parents and carers of visually impaired children and young people. 👉 buff.ly/Lj8TmRq Register for this free online event
A smiling woman watches two young children outdoors as a girl with bee face paint and a colorful bird-patterned dress toasts a marshmallow on a stick.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This November, we're turning 35 — and we want to celebrate with the people who've made LOOK what it is. Join us for a festive evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford, hosted by our patron, BBC's Jeremy Bowen. Music, stories, and our community, together. Click the link to RSVP: buff.ly/7w5C0j8
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
At 10 months old, Zarie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, causing her to lose her sight. But 18 yrs on, she's thriving! School years were tough, & her mum felt she was fighting alone. Then they found Look & other families who understood. buff.ly/DSgRemY #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Zarie sits on a beautiful white horse with tasselled bridle. Zarie wears a riding hat and white t-shirt. Mum is on the right on brown and cream horse. Both looking at the camera, with blue sky overhead and a dusty floor underfoot.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We won! 🏆 LOOK has won the Visionary Partnership Award 2026 for our work with Jamie's Farm. A huge thank you to the Jamie's Farm team, to Visionary, and to every VI young person and family who took part. This one's for you!
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"We've had the most amazing weekend. It's been incredible seeing our child be herself with other children who are exactly the same as her." LookFest 2027 is confirmed for 23–25th July. Add your name to the waiting list now - places go fast: buff.ly/xyPnee5
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Did you know your online shopping could help LOOK? With easyfundraising, over 7,000 retailers donate a percentage of what you spend — at no extra cost to you. That means your weekly shop, or even your birthday gifts, can help us support visually impaired young people. Sign up here: buff.ly/IksmY5W
Easy fundraising turns your online shopping into everyday magic. Image of a woman kissing the head of a brown dog.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Huge congrats to Dean and Bill from Hurlingham Heating Ltd, who cycled 54 miles from London to Brighton for LOOK — raising over £3,000 so far! 🚴 Support them via the link, or fancy your own challenge for LOOK? Get in touch! buff.ly/uiAT7fu #TeamLOOK
Dean and Bill smiling teammates wearing matching Hurlingham Heating jerseys and finisher medals stand arm‑in‑arm on a seaside promenade after a cycling event, with bikes and blurred spectators along the coast in the background.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Every year, LOOK sends Christmas cards to our community. This year, we are inviting the LOOK family to design it. We are looking for a festive design that captures what LOOK is all about. We will professionally print the winning design and sell it in November. Enter by 1st Oct buff.ly/6wBrwki
Two children working on a craft project at a table covered with markers, glue, scissors, tape and cardboard; one child concentrates gluing paper shapes while the other in a rainbow sweater gestures nearby.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Imagine seeing YOUR artwork on Christmas cards landing on doorsteps across the country. That could be you this year! Enter the LOOK Christmas Card Competition, and the winning design will be professionally printed and sold in November. buff.ly/7J2dxUT Enter by 1 October 2026.
Children seated around a long table making arts-and-crafts while adults supervise and assist.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This November, we're turning 35 — and we want to celebrate with the people who've made Look what it is. If you're a mentor, a mentee, or a family who's been part of the Look community, we would love for you to join us for a festive evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford. RSVP: buff.ly/AAtDKZZ
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Do you feel unsure how to adapt sport so your VI child can join in? Join us on 4th October for our free expert panel event, where, alongside a Paralympic gold medallist and England blind football captain, we'll discuss how you can support your VI child in sport. buff.ly/XnH3hwF
A young person in a sport hall wearing a black blind fold standing in a goal throwing a ball back into play.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Do you know what support is out there to help your VI child take part in sport? We're running a free online event for parents and carers of visually impaired children, Wed 14 Oct, 7–8pm, with British Blind Sport. Find out more and book: buff.ly/HOGvwZ7
Four people playing blind football in a sunny grassy field, one person poised to kick an orange football ball while the others watch and move into position.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"I'm bored"! Enter the Look Christmas Card Competition! Create your most festive design, and the winner will be printed as our official 2026 Christmas card. Deadline: 1 October 2026. buff.ly/IqBeZfv #LookCharity #ChristmasCardCompetition
Image of a child using colouring pencils to colour in on a table. Also on the table is a lamp, laptop and a large pile of colouring in pencils.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Huge congrats to Dean and Bill from Hurlingham Heating Ltd, who cycled 54 miles from London to Brighton for LOOK — raising over £3,000 so far! 🚴 Support them via the link, or fancy your own challenge for LOOK? Get in touch! buff.ly/uiAT7fu #TeamLOOK
Dean and Bill smiling teammates wearing matching Hurlingham Heating jerseys and finisher medals stand arm‑in‑arm on a seaside promenade after a cycling event, with bikes and blurred spectators along the coast in the background.
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"We've had the most amazing weekend. It's been incredible seeing our child be herself with other children who are exactly the same as her." LookFest 2027 is confirmed for 23–25th July. Add your name to the waiting list now - places go fast: buff.ly/xyPnee5
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LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Every year, LOOK sends Christmas cards to our community. This year, we are inviting the LOOK family to design it. We are looking for a festive design that captures what LOOK is all about. We will professionally print the winning design and sell it in November. Enter by 1st Oct buff.ly/6wBrwki
Two children working on a craft project at a table covered with markers, glue, scissors, tape and cardboard; one child concentrates gluing paper shapes while the other in a rainbow sweater gestures nearby.
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