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The generosity of our supporters ensures our services can develop and reach everyone who needs them.

Blind and partially sighted people are supported in a variety of ways to help improve their lives.

Over 800 local people are able to receive assistance from our Society.

Send a Cheque

To make a donation by cheque, please send and made payable to “Barrow Blind Society”,
Vision Support Centre, 67/69 Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1QD.

You may be able to increase your donation at no extra cost by competing a Gift Aid declaration.

Friends of Our Society

To enable supporters of our charity to donate regularly to our cause, we formed the Friends of Barrow & Districts Society for the Blind. You can chose any amount to donate, with the added option of allowing us to claim Gift Aid, if eligible. You can also state what frequency you would like to donate and by what method.

Each year the Friends receive a special letter from the Chief Executive that explains how their kind donations have helped support local visually impaired people.

Attached is a copy of the application form, which includes a part for your bank details, that will allow us to set up a Standing Order. If you would rather pay by cash please contact us.

We already have a number of Friends that give regularly to support the Society’s work and in 2019 they raised £7,500!!

Application Form

Thank you for considering to become a Friend of the Society

Can you see the problem?

Help support blind and partially sighted local people by becoming a Friend of Barrow & Districts Society
for the Blind today.

Gift Aid

Through the Gift Aid scheme, when we receive a donation we can claim 25p every time £1 is donated.

The donor has to ensure they have paid at least as much in Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax in that tax year as that claimed through Gift Aid AND completed our Gift Aid declaration form.

So if you would like to increase your donation by 20% at no extra cost to yourself, please download a copy of our Gift Aid form here and return to us.

GIFT AID FORM

Leave a Legacy

“The Society was there for me when I needed it the most. I want it to be there for others”.

A gift to us in your will gives hope.

Sight loss can be frightening and isolating, the simplest tasks, such as finding your way around the kitchen can be daunting. Lifelong hobbies, reading, baking, looking at old photographs, seem impossible and stepping outside suddenly becomes overwhelming.

With the right support, people can adapt, maintain independence and live life to the full. A gift in your will ensures that this support will be there for generations to come.

When is the right time to make a will?

Now is the best time because it is never the wrong time. The future is unpredictable and the only way you can be certain that your wishes are met is to make a will. In a will, you can make sure that those you love and the causes closest to your heart are looked after and someone you trust will make sure your wishes are met.

Don’t worry that by making your will too early in life you are prevented from dealing with all of the changes life will throw at you; births, deaths, marriages, retirement. It is as easy to change your will as it is to make one in the first place.

Make an appointment to see a solicitor whilst the thought is fresh in your mind.

Legacies provide a vital part of our income and we could not carry out our work without them. After making provision for your family and friends, please consider leaving a gift for Barrow & Districts Society for the Blind in your Will.

Whatever its size, your gift will help us to make a real difference.

We would like to offer our sincerest thanks if you have decided to support the work of our Society in your Will.

Be part of our legacy.

Recycling for Charity

In conjunction with Recycling for Good Causes our Society can benefit from any unwanted items that can be recycled to help provide funds for our services and protect the environment. Items we collect include:/p>

Jewellery Any jewellery; gold, silver, costume jewellery and watches, even damaged items.
Old/new foreign and UK banknotes & coins Any UK or foreign of any age.
Gadgets Sat navs, games consoles and games, tablets, video cameras and cameras, mobile phones, IPods and laptops.

Grant-making Trusts

We receive support from a number of grant-making trust and this year we are very grateful from the support of the following trusts:

https://www.ericwright.co.uk/charitable-trust/

Corporate Giving

Many companies and business leaders in our local community support our work and we are extremely grateful for their regular support. These include:

Lake District Farmers – www.lakedistrictfarmers.co.uk
BAE SYSTEMS – www.baesystems.com

Fundraising Events

Are you planning to organise a fundraising sponsored event?

Jumping out of an aeroplane (with a parachute)
Running a marathon
Holding a pub quiz
Sponsored walk
Running a charity event

Every little helps, and we are grateful for all the support we get from the local community. Tell us what you are planning.

Contact our Community Fundraisers

Thian Brodie: thian.brodie@barrowblindsociety.org.uk

Paul Ogden: paul.ogden@barrowblindsociety.org.uk

Barrow and Districts Society for the Blind is committed to the codes of the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Barrow & Districts Society for the Blind. Registered Charity No.1051674. Ltd Company No.3133015