Who we are
At Blind Veterans UK, we're a military family, helping generations of vision-impaired veterans overcome sight loss.
On this page, you can find out how our charity is run, learn about our history and read biographies of our patrons and trustees. Plus, see how we celebrate military commemorations, read about our iconic Victory Over Blindness statue, and find links to our reports and publications.
About our charity
Our history
Blind Veterans UK was founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson. Find out how our charity has changed over the years.
![An archive group photograph of blind veterans, nurses and staff outside our headquarters at Regents Park in 1918](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/vrabejj3/archive_group_photo_regents_park_1918.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Patrons and trustees
Find out about how Blind Veterans UK is run and read our patrons' and trustees' bios.
![Icon of a shield, tick and crest](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/3vrbsdhv/patrons-and-trustees.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Military commemorations
As a military charity, commemorations are hugely important to us and our veterans. Find out about our events.
![Four blind veterans, wearing their military badges and standing together, smiling and laughing](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/op3hjj1q/hms-belfast.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Victory Over Blindness
To commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War, we unveiled our iconic statue of war-blinded veterans at Manchester Piccadilly station.
![Victory Over Blindness statue depicting seven blinded soldiers leading one another with their hands on their comrades’ shoulders](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/eifnbiid/victory-over-blindness-9-jan-2014.jpg?width=959&height=542¢er=0.36843810945735078,0.50845118442721293&mode=crop)
Reports and publications
Find out about our corporate strategy, and view our annual and impact reports.
![Icon of a report document](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/oruaoaxz/untitled-1-01.png?width=959&height=542&anchor=center&mode=crop)
"Blind Veterans UK provide our members with the tools and skills to lead fulfilling, active and independent lives. With our help, members can become, once again, valued members of society instead of just being recipients of charity."
Blind Veterans UK President
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Donate now
There are many thousands of blind veterans who still need our support. Your donation can help us reach them.
![A head shot of blind veteran Chris, a healed scar is showing along his brow line, highlighting an injury he received during his time in service.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/dlij3tzb/chris-nowell-member-21_09_2016-copy.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Apply for support
We help blind veterans of any generation, regardless of how or when they lost their sight.
![Blind veteran Ken and his support worker sitting at a table laughing together in Ken's home](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/03nlm3hm/28667_ken-facal-and-matthew-athey-laughing-smiling_29_09_2022.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.32943979131490209,0.50511124995054046&mode=crop)
Our impact
Find out about how we transform blind veterans' lives, the achievements of our supporters and how we spend our money
![Rhian, a Wellbeing Specialist demonstrates the new Amazon Alexa at the Llandudno Centre to Blind Veteran Jules](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/equhxfsx/29324_amazon-alexa-in-llandudno-_december-22_07_12_2022.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.41540256595064534,0.50340892960208461&mode=crop)
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