Due to a shortage of volunteers we’ve had to restrict the number of collections we do. We’re desperate for volunteers to help at various bucket and street collections across Dorset… Read more »
News
Read on to see what’s been happening at Dorset Blind Association and in the community!
October Fundraising E-Newsletter
We hope you’ve had a great summer, we certainly had a memorable one! From our members having a once in a lifetime driving experience at Henstridge Airfield, 100th birthday celebrations… Read more »
‘Despicable’ thieves target blind association charity shop, forcing the shop to suspend the much needed equipment service.
To try and help fund the ongoing delivery of its services in the community, the charity recently opened its first ever charity shop, on Penny’s Walk in Ferndown. But this… Read more »
Dorset and Somerset Blind members go full speed ahead!
‘Get in the car, close your eyes and put the pedal to the metal!’ Not normally advisable and slightly scary for any passengers. But that is exactly what 25 blind… Read more »
September Fundraising E-Newsletter
The red carpets were rolled out for our Film Premiere on Monday, Julian and Emma Fellowes cut the ribbon at our official charity shop opening in August – What a month… Read more »
Our Dorset Film Premiere raises £8336.00!
On Monday 11th September the red carpet was rolled out at The Regent Centre in Christchurch for the Dorset Premiere of the film Victoria and Abdul. This exclusive event was… Read more »
Julian and Emma Fellowes officially opens first charity shop of its kind in Ferndown
Lord Julian Fellowes and Lady Emma Kitchener Fellowes officially opens first Dorset Blind Association charity shop of its kind in Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, marking a new dimension to both the… Read more »
Can you pledge as part of the Big Give Challenge 2017?
Each year we take part in a match funding campaign called ‘The Big Give Challenge’ that enables you to DOUBLE your donation PLUS Gift Aid. We’re calling on our supporters… Read more »
July Fundraising E-Newsletter
Our monthly e-newsletter has had a make over, and we hope you like it! We have had a very exciting start to the summer with our Bright for Sight Night… Read more »
Bright for Sight Night Run raises £3,000!
Our Bright for Sight Night Run returned to Boscombe Seafront on Saturday 24th June as part of Feel Good Festival Dorset. Over 100 runners lit up the night as they… Read more »