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?
Whether you want to take on a running, swimming, adrenaline or team-building challenge, we have exciting options for you.
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Fundraising Ideas
We have a wide range of creative ideas to inspire you in helping to raise vital funds.
“Fight for Sight does everything I was looking for. I wanted to run for an organisation that supports people of all ages and any condition.”
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?
We offer a range of exciting events from running to swimming, trekking to adrenaline challenges. This includes places in popular events like the iconic London Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon and Swim Serpentine. Whatever you choose to do, your efforts will help us to save sight, change lives.
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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 please get in touch with our Community Fundraising Team - 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?
