Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan's)
Registered charity number 216227
On JustGiving since Oct 2003
Make a donation
Why donate through JustGiving?
- It's quick.
- It's easy.
- It's super-secure.
- You can manage all of your charitable giving in one place.
- 100% of your donation goes to Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan's) (if it’s eligible for Gift Aid).
- We reclaim Gift Aid on Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan's)’s behalf on all eligible donations.
St Dunstan's rebranded to Blind Veterans UK in February 2012 to raise awareness and help even more blind veterans
Why your donation matters
Blind Veterans UK (St Dunstan's since 1915) give blind veterans much-needed support to adjust to sight loss, overcome the challenges of blindness and enjoy daily life.
We help blind ex-Service men and women lead independent and fulfilling lives by supporting them with our expertise, experience and full range of services.
With your help, we help give our veterans training and rehabilitation, a safe and happy home in which to live, and support for them and their families for the rest of their lives.
Case study: donations in action
Simon was a corporal in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers attached to 2 Lancs in Iraq. On the day of his injury, he had successfully rescued six of his colleagues, but was hit by sniper fire as he withdrew. A bullet shattered both cheekbones, destroying his left eye and severely damaging his right eye.
Simon was given lifesaving treatment before being airlifted back to the UK, where his cheekbones and nose were reconstructed, his jaw remoulded and a prosthetic eye fitted.
When Simon first joined us, we gave him a great deal of practical support, including a rehabilitation programme to help him adjust to sight loss and be able to live independently, and emotional care via a dedicated welfare officer.
Simon also studied various educational courses with us, and now, 6 years later, he has a job teaching mechanics, is a volunteer presenter for the Blind Veterans UK in Schools Programme, and he recently received a General Officer Commanding Commendation.
Blind Veterans UK member, 33-year-old Simon Brown from Morley, West Yorkshire joined us after being blinded by sniper fire in Iraq.