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Visably @visably.org.uk · 5h

Discover how you can help us be the difference for our community... www.visably.org.uk/support-us/w...

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Our regular giving campaign

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 5h

Visably isn't about tech. It's about lives with sight loss made wider, brighter and fuller every day. The weather forecast over breakfast. A reminder to take medication. A favourite radio programme. Calling the grandchildren. The confidence to say, “I can.” That’s what your support sounds like.

Doreen, an older lady with bobbed grey hair, smiles happily next to her smart speaker from Visably. Text reads: "Small moments. Big difference."

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 08/10/2026

That means demand for our support only grows. This October we're asking if you could help us stand ready to help everyone who needs us. Leaving a gift in your Will means the next generation can reach us, connect with a volunteer and find the confidence to use tech that opens up their world. [2/3]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 08/10/2026

It's #WorldSightDay and sight loss is on the up. 👆 In fact, experts say it's set to double by 2050. While research into better eye health continues, life with sight loss remains a reality for millions up and down the UK. [1/3]

Chip - a young boy with glasses - smiles happily to camera as he holds his iPad from Visably.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 06/10/2026

"One donation can change someone’s day. Giving regularly can change someone’s future." The monthly gift John gives to Visably unlocks confidence, independence and joy for people with sight loss. Join John and help us stand ready to help, whenever people need us. www.visably.org.uk/support-us/w...

John smiles happily. Overlaid text reads: "Give regularly. Change someone's future."

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Could you be the person who makes it click? Volunteer with us and you could help someone with sight loss find confidence with tech. Whether you're in one of our community hubs or on the end of the phone, you’ll help create more “I can” moments. www.visably.org.uk/support-us/volun…

A graphic calling for volunteers. Text at the top reads “Make it click”, followed by “Volunteer with Visably”. Underneath is an illustration of two people sitting together with mugs, chatting.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 01/10/2026

Discover Catherine's story, from worrying about where to start, to peace of mind knowing that her Will reflects what matters most to her. www.visably.org.uk/about-us/new...

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Peace of mind and a brighter future

For Catherine, leaving a gift in her Will was about continuing to help people living with sight loss, long into the future.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 01/10/2026

Catherine loves the simple things. A good book. Listening to music or the radio. And, whenever she can, spending time with her grandchildren. So, when she updated her Will, Catherine's thoughts turned to the kind of future she wanted to create. That's when Visably came to mind...

Catherine smiles warmly alongside a quote in her words, which reads: "It's important to me to do what I can to make the world a happier, fairer place."

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 29/09/2026

What Mary’s daughter told us when she got in touch to share the difference our support has made to her 93-year-old mum who lives with sight loss. We're here to help people with sight loss discover what tech can make possible, with the support and confidence to make it work for them.

Quote from Mary’s daughter about the support her 93-year-old mum received from Visably: “Thank you so much for what you have provided for my mother. It really is the way forward.”

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 27/09/2026

The nights might be drawing in, but life doesn’t have to. 🍂 Tech can open up everyday possibilities for people living with sight loss - whether that’s listening to a favourite book, keeping in touch with family, finding information or doing something independently.

An older woman in a pink top sits in an armchair, reaching towards an accessible radio on a side table beside a glowing lamp. A yellow circle reads: “Autumn nights, with the things you love.”

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Nearly 100 years ago, as the British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF), we provided free wireless sets to blind people across the UK. Today, the technology may look different, but our purpose at Visably continues: helping people with sight loss stay connected to the world around them.

Black-and-white historical photo of men unloading boxes of wireless sets labelled “British Wireless for the Blind Fund” and “Let the Blind Hear.” Text below reads: “Our story began providing free radios to blind people. Nearly 100 years later, we continue that connection through technology.”

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/09/2026

... And we're creating new services that mean we'll soon be doing more than ever to build belief and confidence with tech - tailored to you, face-to-face, until it clicks. Huge shout out to all the lovely people we met today. 💛 [2/2]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/09/2026

We've been on the road as Visably for the first time! Steve and Adam have had a busy day chatting to countless incredible people at the first ever Sight Village event in North Wales. For nearly 100 years we've been getting the best tech into the hands of people living with sight loss... [1/2]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 17/09/2026

Meet Meg. New to Visably – and on a mission to help make worlds wider and lives brighter through tech. She joined our small yet mighty team around the table this week (with plenty of tea), getting stuck into plans for new tech support, more volunteers and more ‘I can’ moments. Watch this space. 👀

Meg, Visably’s Programme Manager, sitting in front of a table holding a mug of tea and smiling at the camera. Bright windows behind her look out onto leafy green trees.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 15/09/2026

Meet 12-year-old Annabel, who loves stories, swimming and pop music. 💛 After receiving a Voxblock, an audiobook player especially for children, through our free technology service, she can now choose and enjoy stories independently. Her mum says: “It’s like a whole new world has opened up.”

12-year-old Annabel, who lives with sight loss, smiling while holding an audiobook player received from the charity Visably, with a quote featured from her mum about Annabel's love of listening to books.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 09/09/2026

Volunteers are the heart of Visably and this role is a rewarding way to turn your experiences into something positive. Plus you'll meet some amazing people along the way. We train you. We support you. And we guarantee it'll matter. Read more and apply: www.visably.org.uk/about-us/car... [3/3]

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Lived experience panel member

Your lived experience can help shape what we do and how we do it. As a lived experience panel member, you’ll bring your experiences, ideas and perspective into conversations about Visably's services a...

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 09/09/2026

You’ll bring your experiences, ideas and perspective into conversations about Visably's services and future direction. And you’ll help us understand what works, what could work better and what really matters to you. [2/3]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 09/09/2026

Your experience of sight loss can shape what we do and how we do it. We're excited to be launching our Lived Experience Panel - a group of people living with or caring for someone with sight loss who will help shape a brighter future for our community. www.visably.org.uk/about-us/car... [1/3]

n illustration shows a group of people stood together chatting. Text above the image reads: Volunteer with us - Join our Lived Experience Panel.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 08/09/2026

For Joanna and her family, tech has brought a little more ease, independence – and plenty of laughter – to everyday life. The devices, provided by our sight loss tech support team, are now used for everything from learning and practical tasks to music, comfort and staying connected.

Joanna smiles at the camera with her two children, Mathilda and Charlie, cuddled closely beside her. Below their family selfie is a quote from Joanna about using technology for everyday tasks and the children’s learning.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 06/09/2026

Today is #ColourBlindAwarenessDay The date marks the birthday of John Dalton, a scientist born on 6 September 1766, and the first person known to recognise that colour blindness exists. Today around 3 million people in the UK are colour blind. Keep awareness going for recognition and support!

A black and white photo of John Dalton, overlaid text reads: 1766 - The birth year of John Dalton, the first person to scientifically describe colour blindness.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 05/09/2026

This #InternationalDayOfCharity, we’re celebrating what charity can make possible. For us, it’s about helping people with sight loss find more “I can” moments in their lives. That’s why we're here. 💛

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 03/09/2026

Meet Chip 💛 Chip is six, full of personality, and finding new ways to learn, listen and explore with his iPad from Visably. The right technology can help open up opportunities for children with sight loss to enjoy the world in their own way.

Smiling six-year-old Chip sits at home wearing purple glasses and a dark green top, with an iPad received from the charity Visably, in a red protective case beside him. A yellow graphic reads: “His disabilities aren’t his limit. They’re part of who Chip is. His life is full of colour: just in a different way.”

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 26/08/2026

Turns out not everyone was captivated at our recent brand launch event. Like this guy, who thought he'd take the chance to grab 40 winks. This #InternationalDogDay we're celebrating all the lovely guide dogs working hard each day for people with sight loss. You deserve a rest every now and again!

A guide dog with his face nestled into the carpet and tucked between his paws which sit either side of his cheeks. His eyes are closed and he looks blissfully asleep. Overlaid, text reads: #InternationalDogDay.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 25/08/2026

As tech changes, we adapt. But everything we do is rooted in our incredible legacy... It all started when some mates built a makeshift radio for their friend who'd lost his vision in battle. That act of love sparked a movement that continues today. www.visably.org.uk/about-us/our-his…

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 19/08/2026

Do you have a collaborative spirit? A knack for making the numbers make sense? A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and a passion for what we're trying to achieve? If this sounds like you, please get in touch. Find out more and apply: www.visably.org.uk/about-us/car... [3/3]

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Treasurer (Trustee)

Join our Board of Trustees at pivotal moment for our charity. In 2026, we're launching new services and a major rebrand backed by comprehensive research with people living with sight loss. You won't b...

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 19/08/2026

To help us get there, we want to find a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and throw their expertise behind our mission. If you've got senior experience in financial planning, strategy or management - ideally in the charity sector - we'd love to hear from you. [2/3]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 19/08/2026

Could you help make the world wider and brighter for people with sight loss? It's an exciting time at Visably. We've just launched a new brand. We're building new services based on our deepest-ever research. And we're setting a financial plan to ensure we're there for everyone who needs us. [1/3]

Text reads "Join our Board", "Treasurer" and "Find out more", with an illustration of two people collaborating behind a laptop.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 18/08/2026

Football has always been a big part of Ian’s life – and sight loss wasn’t going to change that. We provided him with an accessible pocket radio so he can follow live commentary at Bristol Rovers matches for himself. As Ian says: “The pocket radio gives my independence back.”

Ian, a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan with sight loss, follows a football match using an accessible pocket radio provided by Visably. He wears dark glasses and a navy polo shirt, with his cane nearby. A yellow panel reads: “The pocket radio gives my independence back – that’s the most important thing.”

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 16/08/2026

The right tech can open up a whole world of possibilities. At St Vincent’s School in Liverpool, we provided iPads and Alexa devices to help young people with sight loss learn, explore and build confidence with technology. We love hearing what the young people themselves think. 💛

A pupil at a specialist school supporting children with sensory impairments and additional needs holds an Alexa device provided by Visably, a charity helping people with sight loss access the right technology and support. A yellow panel reads: “I really enjoy using it. It just makes everything easier.”

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 12/08/2026

The things that keep us connected matter. That’s why we’re here: to help people with sight loss find the right technology, and the confidence to make it part of their lives.

Graphic featuring a quote from a Visably service user on a pale yellow panel against a soft purple background. The quote reads: “It’s not just a radio for me. It’s almost a living companion. It makes so much difference to my life. Without this, I’d be missing something which I’m almost not able to explain in words.”

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 10/08/2026

When tech's not a friend, it can feel like an enemy. Our research showed how, at it's best, tech can be a key to better mental health for someone with sight loss. But a bad tech experience can tap into feelings of inadequacy. www.visably.org.uk/about-us/our-str…

85% of people with sight loss say tech has a positive impact on their mental wellbeing
65% of people with no useful vision are frequently or very frequently frustrated with tech

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 08/08/2026

Some moments mean everything. Rediscovering a favourite hobby. Hearing a familiar voice. Feeling connected to the world around you. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. It's what inspires our team every day. 💛

A quote card with a pale yellow background on a light purple backdrop, featuring a message from the family member of someone supported by Visably. The quote reads: "Thank you so much for the device you sent. It means my 78-year-old sister, who lives with sight loss, can enjoy her favourite books again."

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 05/08/2026

Video description: A group of blind and partially sighted people gathered around a table discussing how smart glasses have helped them. Caption reads: "We gathered together a group of people living with sight loss to find out what they think about AI glasses", with Visably and Bradbury Fields logos.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 05/08/2026

Tech widens the world, and we want to give more people the chance to try AI glasses. But we can't do it alone. Learn more: www.visably.org.uk/about-us/sto... #AIGlasses #SmartGlasses

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Independence through tech: our AI glasses project

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 05/08/2026

It means reading the newspaper for the first time in three years... It means knowing where you are, the shop you're standing next to... It means sparking a memory of the face you fell in love with 💛

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 05/08/2026

How do AI glasses change the world for someone living with sight loss? We asked a group of people who've used the tech, what it means to them. The answer...

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 04/08/2026

We're looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. We've entered an exciting new chapter, and we're looking for someone with senior financial experience to help guide us through it. 🔗 Find out more and apply: blind.org.uk/about-us/careers/trust…

Recruitment graphic from Visably promoting a Treasurer opportunity on its Board of Trustees. The text reads "Join our Board", "Treasurer" and "Find out more", alongside an illustration of two people working together behind a laptop.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 02/08/2026

Ryder was born with a severe visual impairment. With the help of an iPad from Visably, he can enjoy the same books as his friends, explore the world around him and become more independent every day. Read Ryder's story: www.visably.org.uk/about-us/stories…

A smiling young boy, Ryder, sits on a cream sofa holding a turquoise iPad in a protective case. He is wearing a red football shirt and round black glasses. The iPad screen displays a colourful "A Great Big Thank You" message. Beneath the photo, on a light blue background, is a quote from Ryder's mum, Kirsty: "Technology for Ryder is a game-changer for him, and for his life on a day-to-day basis."

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 30/07/2026

The right support can make all the difference. For Paul, it meant sight loss was no longer a barrier to doing what he loves most – making music. At Visably, we're helping people with sight loss make the most of technology, build confidence and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

Paul, who lives with severe sight loss, smiles at the camera while sitting at a dining table with several vinyl records spread out in front of him. Shelves filled with records and music equipment are visible behind him. The image includes an overlaid quote from Paul about how Visably has helped him get back to doing what he loves while living with sight loss.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 28/07/2026

“His disabilities aren’t his limit... His life is full of colour: just in a different way.” Chip's one of more 5,000 people whose worlds we made wider and brighter last year. Behind each of those numbers is a story. We'll let those do the talking… www.visably.org.uk/about-us/our-imp…

Chip, a young boy with blonde hair and glasses, beams happily to camera as he holds the iPad Visably gave him in front of him. Overlaid, text reads: 5,229 - The number. lives. changed last year.

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 23/07/2026

Visably isn't about tech... it's about people. Like Laura, who told us what our new brand means to her. Hint. her story's not about gadgets. It's about colour, connection, and her daughter flying on the backs of dragons. ❤️ www.visably.org.uk/about-us/news-bl…

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/07/2026

Our new brand isn’t about tech. It’s about people. It’s about showing the world who we are on the inside... A tech team powered by people and built for our community - by their side until it clicks. [5/5]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/07/2026

Today we take our first steps towards a big vision. Sleeves rolled up, like our founders, we’ll build new services, powered by volunteers to give people belief with tech. We’ll always give free devices, but soon people with sight loss will also be able to turn to us for personalised support. [4/5]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/07/2026

That’s why we started by asking our community what they need from us. Our research showed how tech can mean better mental health and brighter tomorrows. But that's not always the story. When cost, or lack of confidence stand in the way, too often tech leaves people feeling frustrated. [3/5]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/07/2026

Our charity started when some mates rolled up their sleeves and cobbled together a makeshift braille-dial radio – or ‘wireless’ - for their friend. He’d lost his vision in battle and his friends showed a little kindness can go further than you think. Changing our brand is a big decision... [2/5]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 22/07/2026

It's a big day in our small charity’s history. A huge welcome to Visably – and a new era for the charity that was British Wireless for the Blind Fund. We exist to give our community the right tech, and confidence that changes everything. www.visably.org.uk/about-us/new... [1/5]

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 21/07/2026

A new chapter is about to begin... Built on nearly 100 years of experience, shaped by our community, and inspired by what people with sight loss have told us matters most. We're excited for what comes next! We can't wait to share it with you - watch this space tomorrow. 👀

Lori and her young son, Chip, huddle together as they explore an iPad provided by British Wireless for the Blind Fund. Lori points to the screen while Chip watches closely. Both wear glasses and
Chip also has a hearing aid

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 16/07/2026

The result wasn’t the one many of us were hoping for. But the World Cup reminds us how powerful sport is in bringing people together. For sport lovers living with sight loss, accessible audio means being able to follow every match, every cheer, every conversation and every unforgettable moment.

A man listens to live football commentary on a simple radio in his living room. An England mug and scarf suggest he's following the team playing from his home. Text on the image reads: "Nobody should miss out on the moments that connect us."

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Visably @visably.org.uk · 10/07/2026

"Tech isn't just computers, gizmos and shiny blue-sky futures... it's colour, sound, connection, expression. Honestly, it can be an absolute godsend. But, when it's not working, it can really hurt." We're growing our services to ensure no one's left behind by tech. Keep watching for updates! 💜

Against a purple background, a quote reads: "Tech isn't just computers, gizmos and shiny blue-sky futures....

For someone like me, it's colour, sound, connection, expression."

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