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Find out what's happening at Blind Veterans UK. Discover the latest stories about our inspirational beneficiaries and amazing fundraisers, and keep up to date with all the charity's news.
Bringing blind veterans together at Christmas
19 Dec 2025
Find out how we're bringing blind veterans together all over the UK to celebrate Christmas.
A special Christmas catch-up
18 Dec 2025
Blind veterans were treated to a Christmas lunch at the Swansea Veterans Hub marking a fantastic year of support
Portrait of Second World War veteran
18 Dec 2025
A portrait capturing the wartime memories of a WW2 veteran is available to purchase raising money for our charity.
VE and VJ Day: After the Darkness
As we mark 80 years since the historic events of VE and VJ Day, we are sharing extraordinary first-hand accounts from our veterans who were there. From the overwhelming relief to the highs and lows that unfolded, each one has a powerful story to tell.
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North England
From Newcastle to Sheffield, find out what we're up to in North England
South England
Whether you're in London or Dover, discover what we're doing in South England
Wales
From Llandudno to Swansea, read about what's happening across the charity in Wales
Scotland
Whether you're in Inverness or Edinburgh, get all the updates about our work in Scotland
D-Day 80: In their own words
As the nation commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, we are honoured to share the extraordinary first-hand experiences of our brave veterans who were there, fighting on the beaches of Normandy, each playing their part in the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever seen.
Veterans' stories
Every one of our veterans has a tale to tell. From those blinded in conflict to those who lost their sight through illness, their stories are often shocking and heartbreaking, but always inspirational.
Unseen Stories podcast
Find out more about our beneficiaries and our charity's rich history of helping veterans in our Unseen Stories podcast
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