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Our Rustington centre opened by HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh
![HRH The Duchess Of Edinburgh Unveiling The Plaque Alongside Blind Veterans Gary And Peter](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ul1avvmc/hrh-the-duchess-of-edinburgh-unveiling-the-plaque-alongside-blind-veterans-gary-and-peter.jpg?width=959&height=542¢er=0.42541951522684895,0.49996599858023333&mode=crop)
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)
Army veteran taking on London Marathon
15 Jul 2024
An Army veteran is set to take on the London Marathon in 2025 in support of our blind veterans.
![Jim stood with his hands on his hips smiling and wearing his Blind Veterans UK running top](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/lo0jey3g/jim-boyden.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.29190212092254736,0.481946320619244&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)
Making 'Every Penny Count'
10 Jul 2024
A blind veteran is calling on others to make 'Every Penny Count' to raise money in support of our charity
![John stood in his garden wearing a Blind Veterans UK baseball cap and holding an empty four pint plastic milk carton in each hand with 'Every Penny Counts' labels attached](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/aa0djk4v/john-brice-closer.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.37071187904545827,0.49012005471328357&mode=crop)
Penultimate leg of hiking relay
5 Jul 2024
The penultimate leg of a hiking relay around Wales in support of military charities starts on Monday
![James in his Army uniform stood in front of a sign that says "Army - Be the Best" and a picture of a Union Jack flag.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/taejr5lx/james-worthington.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.46566406860456294,0.49997276797557111&mode=crop)
Running the London Marathon
3 Jul 2024
Three supporters tell us what it is like to take part in the London Marathon for our charity
![Stephanie running in the London Marathon wearing a Blind Veterans UK T-shirt displaying her name. Steph is smiling with her thumbs up.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/zdujemw1/stephanie-bryan-london-marathon.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.37793698454599561,0.49254369823203692&mode=crop)
Supporters have made us proud for Armed Forces Month
3 Jul 2024
Our supporters have been out in force during Armed Forces Month fundraising for our blind veterans.
![Rebecca wearing her Blind Veterans UK top with her arms around the neck of her Granda Brian.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/pptkhekk/rebecca-and-brian-jarps-2.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.48502510670024074,0.49998524040605619&mode=crop)
Armed Forces Day 2024
1 Jul 2024
Visit our round up of celebrations for Armed Forces Day, a time to honour our Armed Forces community.
![](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/5c2l4w5x/plymouth-armed-forces-day-displaying-d-day-portraits.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
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