At BBS, we believe in the transformative power of sport and physical activity. In a world where isolation can be a reality for many with sight loss, sport and physical activity is more than just exercise – regular physical activity is not only about good physical health, it also boosts confidence, increases resilience and builds friendships which all add up to better health and wellbeing.

In the UK, only 12% of people with sight loss participate in regular physical activity, while 64% are keen to take part but experience barriers to access.

Our mission is to break down these barriers and make sport and physical activity accessible to all blind and partially sighted people in the UK. This Christmas, your donation can help us to expand our services, reach more blind and partially sighted people and break down those barriers to participation.

Ways to support British Blind Sport this Christmas

1. Donate through this Just Giving page

2. Text to Donate – text the word GIVE followed by your donation amount to 70085. For example, text GIVE5 to 70085 to donate £5

3. By post - send a cheque or postal order in the post to the BBS Office addressed to 'Christmas Appeal' at the following address: British Blind Sport, 19 Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7JN. Cheques should be made payable to 'British Blind Sport'

4. Send digital e-cards this Christmas to family and friends using Don't Send Me A Card and donate your usual Christmas card cost to British Blind Sport

If you have any questions or need assistance to make a donation, please give us a call on 01926 424247 or email fundraising@britishblindsport.org.uk

What your donation could provide:

£15 - 1-to-1 Support When It's Needed Most

£15 could fund an hour of personalised support through the BBS Helpline, helping someone with sight loss overcome barriers and get active with confidence.

£25 - A Child's First Steps Into Sport

£25 could provide a fun sports' activity pack filled with tactile equipment and guidance, giving a blind or partially sighted child the skills and confidence to be active from an early age.

£50 - Train Someone Who Helps a VI Person Get Active

£50 could part-fund a place on a workforce training workshop, helping teachers, coaches, leisure centre teams and local sports clubs gain the skills they need to support a blind or partially sighted person to take part in physical activity safely and confidently.

Thank you so much for helping make a difference!