WEEK 2 RECAP: From Storms to Kindness; 738km, a Broken Trike and 10% Fundraised! This week, Steve, Eva, and Danny hit a major milestone of completing a massive 738.48km and reaching 10% of their fundraising goal for OpenSight. Their journey took them across borders, through rainstorms, mechanical breakdowns and some truly heartwarming moments of generosity. […]
At OpenSight our events are more than just a date on a calendar. They’re opportunities for connection, awareness and community spirit. That’s why we’re launching an exciting new initiative: the OpenSight event team. We’re building a go-to group of friendly, reliable people we can call on when events pop up – whether it’s a small […]
Friday 25th July Steve, Eva and Danny have already conquered 295.14km (last updated Wednesday) and they’re just getting started! This isn’t just a cycle tour, it’s a bold journey to raise awareness for people living with sight loss, and they’re putting everything into it. Incredibly, they’ve already raised over 20% of their fundraising target – […]
We are incredibly proud to introduce you to Steve, Eva and Danny — a remarkable family who, following a life-changing diagnosis of sight loss, are setting off on an extraordinary adventure across Europe under the name Blindly Following Dreams. What began as a personal journey to reclaim joy and adventure has now become a mission […]
OpenSight is excited to be offering a new internship through the Get Set Progress programme, a national initiative run by Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) in partnership with RNIB. This internship is designed to support blind and partially sighted people into meaningful employment within the charity and sight loss sector. If you’re looking to build valuable […]
Every year, during the last week of June, Deafblind Awareness Week offers a vital opportunity to pause, learn and reflect on the lives of those living with dual sensory loss. At first glance, the word deafblind might sound uncommon – even unfamiliar. But the reality is very different. In the UK alone it’s estimated that […]
We’re currently developing OpenSight’s strategy for the next five years – and we’d like to share our thinking with you. We’re hosting a series of focus groups to sense-check our early plans with the people who know us best. These sessions are a chance for you to hear what we’re working on and let us […]
Volunteers’ Week 2025 has drawn to a close—and what a remarkable week it has been. Throughout the week, OpenSight has proudly celebrated the compassion, commitment, and energy that drive our mission forward. We kicked things off with a special event on the first Monday in June. It marked the beginning of what we hope will […]
We’re thrilled to invite you to OpenSight’s Charity Golf Day on Wednesday 9th July 2025, set on the stunning Old Course at The Leckford Club – one of the finest private courses in the region, owned by the John Lewis Partnership. This is your chance to enjoy a day of first-class golf, great food, […]
From the 9th to 15th of June, we’re recognising loneliness awareness week, a national campaign to break the stigma around feeling alone and start real conversations about connection and inclusion. At OpenSight, we know that loneliness can hit especially hard for people living with vision impairment. When vision changes, everyday activities can suddenly become difficult. […]
