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Our CEO visits Ukraine to discuss charity support for war blinded
29 Jun 2022
Blind Veterans UK CEO makes first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war.
![Nick Caplin, shaking hands with a Ukrainian citizen, standing on the street in front of a damaged building](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/tkdey2ok/nick-caplin-and-renata-gomes-touring-borodyanka-with-minister-of-veteran-affairs-major-general-yulia-laputina-credit-ministry-of-veterans-affairs-of-ukraine.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind Veterans UK changes constitution to support those blinded in Ukraine war
20 Jun 2022
A change to our constitution allows us to widen our support, including those who have lost their sight in Ukraine.
![Four tall flagpoles with flags flying, at the bottom of a grassy hill, with our Centre of Wellbeing in Brighton in the background](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/nmfpoyqm/ukraine.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Our centre manager awarded MBE in Queen’s Platinum Jubilee honours
2 Jun 2022
Our centre manager Lesley Garven is acknowledged for work during the pandemic.
![A photo of our Centre Manager, Lesley, left, with blind veteran Alan, right. Both smiling and looking at camera with background overlooking the sea.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/asnnde5x/lesley-garven-mbe-with-blind-veteran-alan-walker.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.41512434897240363,0.49973580275660723&mode=crop)
Three leading veteran charities announce new partnership
26 May 2022
Three military charities are working together to form the Disabled Veterans Charity Partnership.
![Logos for Blind Veterans UK, Help for heroes, Blesma](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/kc2j5dqa/dvcp-partner-logos.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veterans at the heart of designing our new centre
11 Apr 2022
Blind veterans pay visit to our new centre in Rustington, providing valuable input on the design and build.
![Photo of our Member design group featuring blind veterans and staff pictured outside the new wellbeing centre in Rustington](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ef4kzrtd/member-design-group-at-rustington.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.53368020054260146,0.51151452528691921&mode=crop)
Founders Day 2022
17 Mar 2022
Join us in celebrating the belief that sight loss should not prevent anyone from leading the life they choose.
![Blind veteran Jerry holding a bow and arrow, aiming at a target](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/tvfd02a5/blind-veteran-jerry-lynch-perfecting-his-aim-in-archery.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind Veterans UK to move to new wellbeing centre
14 Dec 2021
After 80 years in our iconic Centre of Wellbeing in Brighton, we are relocating to a new facility in West Sussex.
![The garden at the entrance to our new centre, with a bench and an array of bright orange flowers](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/31jb0hbe/princess-marina-house-credit-raf-benevolent-fund-large.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Our blind veterans' stories feature in military book sequel
28 Oct 2021
Glimpses of War: Volume 2 is a sequel compilation of military stories with 50% of royalties donated to our charity.
![Illustration of a military ship from Glimpses of War Volume 2 front cover](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/rpgpidg2/glimpses-of-war-volume-2-book-cover.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.6103448275862069,0.51597603594608088&mode=crop)
Blind Veterans UK sign Armed Forces Covenant
21 Oct 2021
Blind Veterans UK sign the Armed Forces Covenant at an event hosted by the Ministry of Defence.
![photo of the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant. Commodore Bellfield On Behalf Of The Mod And Nick Caplin On Behalf Of Blind Veterans UK sitting. With three blind veterans standing behind..](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/p0fjil02/armed-forces-covenant-signing-by-commodore-bellfield-on-behalf-of-the-mod-and-nick-caplin-on-behalf-of-blind-veterans-uk.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
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