Fundraise
for us
Our work is only possible when people like you don aprons, put on parachutes, pound city pavements and more.
Somewhere in the UK, in a University lab, is a petri dish containing retinal cells grown by researchers.
Those cells are helping to unlock the secrets of a condition that leads to vision loss, taking us a step closer to better understanding, diagnosing, and treating that condition.
It's people like you who turn pounds into Petri dishes and back the work of the brilliant minds we're funding in labs UK-wide.
Across the UK, we're connecting people who are blind and vision impaired, helping to forge new friendships and connections to nature, and opening up opportunities to try new activities or join employment workshops and tackling loneliness and isolation.
Together, we're putting change in sight.
We can only fund this work because people like you don aprons, have a clear-out or lace up your running shoes.
In return, you'll become part of a team of passionate fundraisers, supporters and staff, all dedicated to putting change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss.
Ways you can help...
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Up for a challenge?Could you complete an epic two-mile swim in The Serpentine? Could you master mind over matter in a fire walk? Could you take on the iconic London marathon? We're here to support your life-changing efforts.
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Fresh Fundraising IdeasThere are more ways to raise money for charity than you might think. You can raise funds however suits you: on your own or with others, and whether you have just a little time or a bit more.
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Group and Family FundraisingFundraising as a group or a family means you can help us to fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas putting change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss.
Group and family fundraising
What your donations doFrom sponsored cycles to sight-saving science.
Your fundraising is Saving Sight. Changing Lives.
Fundraising FAQs
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How do I pay in funds?
Once you've done all the hard work of fundraising, we want to make it easy for you to transfer the funds over to us. You have three options:
- Send a cheque, made payable to Fight for Sight OR Vision Foundation, to 18 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA
- You can donate via our website with your credit or debit card using our secure online donation facility at www.fightforsight.org.uk/donate. Select 'event' from the drop-down menu, and don't forget to leave a note so we can match your donation to your event.
- E-transfer your funds electronically from your online bank account directly to Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation: CAF Bank, Acc no 00013961, sort code 405240. The reference field should include your name so that we can match your donation to your event.
If you need any assistance paying in your funds, please don't hesitate to contact us by calling 020 7620 2066 or emailing info@fightforsight.org.uk.
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What sort of challenge events do you offer?
Currently, we offer places for people to fundraise for us by participating in a variety of events, including the iconic London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon and Swim Serpentine. We also offer opportunities to skydive and fundraise for us.
For details, keep an eye on our challenge page.
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What sort of activities can I do to fundraise for you?
Everyone can get involved in fundraising, whether you're young or old, have a lot of time to spare, or are interested in fundraising in your workplace, home, or community. We have plenty of ideas to stir your imagination.
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How much of the money I fundraise goes to charity?
For every £1 we spend, 78p is charitable.
Over the course of our five-year strategy, we plan to spend around £29m on grants for scientific research and social change, as well as on other advocacy, research, and innovation work.
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We'd like to fundraise as a group. Is that possible?
We are privileged to have several Family Funds and Committees that have supported us over many years. Many have a personal connection to vision loss.
Setting up a Family Fund means the money you raise will go towards research into the condition that affects your family.
If you're interested in setting up a family fund or committee, you can speak to our experienced fundraisers and event organisers, Ruth and Jo; contact events@fightforsight.org.uk
Change is in sight, but we need your help to bring it closer.
Interested in setting up a Family Fund to fund research that could help someone you love?
