Gift a wreath
Lest we forget.
Remembrance is such a special time of year for our charity. Every November our blind veterans, staff and volunteers come together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Every Remembrance Sunday, Blind Veterans UK representatives take part in the march past the Cenotaph in London. Not all our veterans are able to attend this poignant event, but many love to take part in local commemorations, laying a wreath on behalf of their comrades.
Each year, we call on our supporters to gift a wreath so that a blind veteran can take part in their local Remembrance event, wherever they live across the UK, and continue to receive life changing support in their community.
Gifting for 2025 is now closed but we are already taking registrations from those interested in supporting the initiative in 2026.
If you'd like to support, why not work with your friends, family or colleagues to raise a suggested fundraising target of £200 before 11 September 2026? Or you can simply make a donation.
Your gift will make Remembrance extra special for a blind veteran, and also ensure that we can continue to help veterans lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Why you should gift a wreath
Billy Baxter (blind veteran and charity Vice President) talks about the significance of laying a wreath to himself and his fellow veterans.
"It's hard to put into words what laying a wreath means to me. It's about remembering so many people, including my father, who fought in the First World War, and remembering fellow blind veterans no longer with us who were like brothers to me."
Wreath layer, 14 years and counting
Gift a wreath
In return for a suggested donation of £200:
- Your name or the name and logo of your organisation will be added to the gifted wreath, ensuring your support is recognised.
- Your tribute message will be added to this page, along with your name, and logo and website where applicable.
- You'll receive feedback from the veteran regarding what your gifted wreath meant to them, and where possible, you may be able to attend the commemoration yourself and meet with local veterans.
Applications for 2025 have now closed but we are already taking registrations from those interested in supporting the initiative in 2026.
"It was wonderful to hear what the experience meant to the veteran whose wreath we gifted. It's so important to us to play a part in ensuring the fallen are not forgotten and to support blind veterans in our community."
Wreath gifter
Messages from our wreath gifters
On behalf of our blind veterans, we would like to thank all those who have gifted wreaths over the years and would like to take the opportunity to share their messages.
Thea Pharmaceuticals
Sopra Steria
Health Care Interior Designers
'The Rise' Tenants Association
Tom Owen and Son
Chateau Rhianfa
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