Military Sight Loss Champions

We’re pleased to share the launch of our new Military Sight Loss Champions scheme, an initiative designed to strengthen the connection between Blind Veterans UK and the wider Armed Forces community.

This new initiative invites serving personnel of the British Armed Forces, including reservists and cadet forces to act as champions for veterans living with sight loss. Through fundraising, volunteering, education and advocacy, Military Sight Loss Champions will help raise awareness of sight loss and support the vital work that Blind Veterans UK carries out every day.

Being a Military Sight Loss Champion offers a flexible way to contribute to our work, Champions can get involved in many ways, reflecting the diverse skills and commitments of the military community. The level of commitment is entirely up to each Champion, meaning individuals or units can tailor their involvement around service life and operational demands.

As part of the scheme, there are two roles available to Members: 

Champion Liaisons

We would like veterans who are active Mess or Military Association members to volunteer as our “Champion Liaisons.” They would act as our voice and let us know about any upcoming events that may be of interest. 

Share information about upcoming events on behalf of your organisation to promote new opportunities to blind veterans who may not be able to access this information themselves.

Education on Sight Loss and Inspiring Speakers

Become a trained public speaker, sharing useful information, along with your own extraordinary personal accounts of living with sight loss and time in service.