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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.
South Coast Ultra Challenge
22 Jul 2024
A team of blind veterans are taking on the South Coast Ultra Challenge to raise awareness and money for our charity.
![Four blind veterans wearing their Blind Veterans UK t shirts stood together in the garden with the Rustington Centre behind them.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/tw4b3vz2/conditioning-week-4-walkers.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.43424455283856289,0.49505961328355425&mode=crop)
HMS Sultan military dinner
17 Jul 2024
A D-Day veteran was the guest of honour at our recent military dinner held at HMS Sultan in Hampshire.
![George is sat between four members of the HMS Sultan Mess. The Commanding Officer holds the photograph gifted to them by George.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/of4b1svi/george-chandler-presenting-photograph-to-the-hms-sultan-mess.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veteran awarded for inspiring his community
15 Jul 2024
A blind veteran who began to receive our support 20 years ago has been recognised for ‘inspiring his community’
![Bob is stood inside the Officer's Mess at HMS Sultan holding his Founder's Day award and white cane in one hand and a commemorative coin in the other.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/1r1d5dlg/bob-strickland.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.35856527316554238,0.503532635741442&mode=crop)
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.
![A LCVP from the US Coast Guard disembarks troops of the U.S. army's first division on the morning of D-Day](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/rlil3d3m/2-a-lcvp-from-the-us-coast-guard-disembarks-troops-of-the-u-s-army-s-first-division-on-the-morning-of-d-day-at-omaha-beach.png?width=959&height=542&anchor=center&mode=crop)
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North England
From Newcastle to Sheffield, find out what we're up to in North England
![The Angel of the North statue, a large steel sculpture with wide spanning wings, placed on a grassy hill.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/yinngqq0/landscape-north-england-19-01-2022.jpg?width=959&height=542&anchor=center&mode=crop)
South England
Whether you're in London or Dover, discover what we're doing in South England
![Porthcurno Beach surrounded by high cliffs](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/gdspztia/landscape-south-england-19-01-2022.png?width=959&height=542&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Wales
From Llandudno to Swansea, read about what's happening across the charity in Wales
![The Twr Mawr Lighthouse placed upon a green hill on a sandy beach, with mountains in the background](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/wrsjprdx/landscape-wales-19-01-2022.jpg?width=959&height=542&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Scotland
Whether you're in Inverness or Edinburgh, get all the updates about our work in Scotland
![A steam train travelling over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, overlooking green fields and hills.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ujkdigkp/landscape-scotland-19-01-2022.jpeg?width=959&height=542&anchor=center&mode=crop)
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.
![Blind veteran Rob smiling and holding his baby daughter who is giggling](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/3uxhztc4/artboard-4.jpg?width=959&height=542&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Unseen Stories podcast
Find out more about our beneficiaries and our charity's rich history of helping veterans in our Unseen Stories podcast
![An archive photograph of a young blind veteran Barbara sitting on an armchair and sewing](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ob5jvn2d/artboard-1.jpg?width=959&height=542¢er=0.46923180050945168,0.57584834060393641&mode=crop)
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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)
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We need your help to change blind veterans' lives. Find out more about how you can donate, fundraise or volunteer.
![Charity supporter Dominic smiling as he runs along a crowd, wearing a Blind Veterans UK vest and holding his hand out to wave as he passes](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/z5wf0g4h/dominic_hardy_fundraiser_24_04_2016.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.38901620967162931,0.50966296628876262&mode=crop)
Who we are
Learn about our history, our governing body and our military commemorations.
![A smiling blind veteran, painting with support from a member of staff](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/rjdjtgbk/member-and-staff-painting.png?width=432&height=286¢er=0.42820783805762747,0.54158614560057561&mode=crop)
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