For Sight Appeal

Cornwall Blind Association is the only local charity dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Cornwall.

For over 150 years the Association has been providing practical support and services to people living with sight loss.

With an estimated 12,000 visually impaired people living in Cornwall, our services are vital - creating new opportunities, and building confidence and independence, to help visually impaired people lead fulfilled and active lives whatever their age and backround; wherever they live in Cornwall

The FOR SIGHT APPEAL aims to raise £500,000.00 of voluntary funds each year until 2014. This will enable us to continue to deliver and expand our services, as well as significantly raising the profile of our work in Cornwall for years to come.

HOW YOUR MONEY HELPS

£5.00 - Helps pay for equipment demonstrations to assist with everyday tasks, such as cooking .

£30.00 - Enables one of our befrienders to visit a person at home over six months, reducing isolation and providing companionship.

£45.00 - Provides one person with an assessment for technical equipment. IT can help people with paper-related tasks, such as reading the post.

£65.00 - Pays for a computer course for one year, developing skills to retain independence.

£80.00 - Supports one person to get their benefits entitlements, helping them to overcome poverty.

£160.00 - Provides ongoing telephone support for isolated clients for a year.

£350.00 - Provides one person with a course of counselling sessions to help cover the phchological problems sight loss can cause.

£450.00 Helps a visually impaired child to develop their skills and confidence at an adventure break.

£650.00 Helps us to progress one benefits appeal case through court, providing support and guidance for each step.

Every donation makes a significant contribution to our work - for information on how you can support us using our "Be Bright For Sight" theme please click here.