We fund charities that support people who are blind or visually impaired. Access to technology, services and the right kind of emotional support are all important in promoting involvement and participation in society. Particular attention is given to lower incidence conditions.
We are also keen to encourage a wider range of organisations to develop initiatives that better meet the needs of people with visual impairments.
Funding is also available for medical research into visual impairment and sight loss.
Upcoming Deadlines
- 30th Sep 2018 Visual Impairment & Sight Loss
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Recent Awards
| Year | Recipient | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Borders Talking Newspapers | Borders Talking Newspapers | £2,000 |
| 2017-18 | Cerebral Visual Impairment Society of Scotland | Interactive Tools & Running Costs Contribution | £4,000 |
| 2017-18 | Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) | Support for Families in Scotland Affected by Rb | £2,500 |
| 2017-18 | ClearVision Project | ClearVision Project | £17,760 |
| 2017-18 | Deafblind Scotland | Community Circles | £18,000 |
| 2017-18 | Doorway Accessible Software Trust | Doorway Text Type 3 | £1,780 |
| 2017-18 | The Fruitmarket Gallery | In the Frame Audio Described Tours | £6,000 |
| 2017-18 | Glasgow Eagles Multi Sports Club | Visual Impairment Football | £1,000 |
| 2017-18 | Listening Books | Audiobooks for print impaired people in Scotland | £4,500 |
| 2017-18 | The Scottish Centre for Personal Safety | Personal Safety Courses for the Blind & VI | £6,000 |
| 2016-17 | Fife Society for the Blind | Life Span 80-100: supporting people w/ sight loss | £18,000 |
| 2016-17 | The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association | My Guide | £21,000 |
| 2016-17 | Highland Blindcraft | Training & improving the skills of the workforce | £2,865 |
| 2016-17 | Lochaber Sensory Care | General Manager Funding | £39,000 |
| 2016-17 | Macular Society | Filling gaps in macular services in Scotland | £45,000 |
| 2016-17 | Perth & Kinross Society for the Blind | Support for Core Services | £36,000 |
| 2016-17 | REACT | Provision of Equipment | £1,158 |