Ways we can work together
We represent a cause which directly impacts on the lives of two million people in the UK and millions more indirectly, making visual impairment the most feared disability in the UK.
There are a number of ways your company could support Action for Blind People's work, including:
Fundraising
Our corporate fundraising resource pack has been developed especially for companies with employees who want to fundraise for us and is filled with tips and ideas on how to get started. It includes information on how to:
- Make Action for Blind People your Charity of the Year
- Hold a fundraising events such as a dress down day at your place of work
- Make a gift in kind
- Joining our recycling scheme - By recycling your toner cartridges and mobile phones you will be supporting the environment and Action at the same time.
It also includes information on volunteering, visual awareness training and suggestions on how to help through offering time, resources and expertise.
Contact the corporate development team for more information
Charity of the Year and employee fundraising
Why work with Action?
Work on a project in your local community
We would be delighted to match your organisation up with a local project. We have excellent local connections through our relationship with the National Association of Local Societies for Visually Impaired People (NALSVI).
Visual Awareness Training
Our Visual Awareness Training Team provides awareness training on issues surrounding visual impairment and other disabilities. The team offers training, advice and support in a fun and interactive way to help you understand the needs of visually impaired customers and employees.
Find out more about Visual Awareness Training
Employ or offer a work placement to a visually impaired person.
Tell us about any job vacancies or work placements that may be suitable for a visually impaired person
Contact your local Action for Blind People Team
Help to promote our services
You could sponsor an event, publication or project or promote our work on your website or marketing materials
If you would like any further information on any of these activities please contact the company partnerships team on 020 7635 4870 or Make an enquiry online
Charity of the Year
Make Action for Blind People your charity of the year! If your company runs a charity of the year we can Action be nominated or benefit from the next selection?
Projects in the Community
Involving your employees either in community or fundraising activities, has real benefits for everyone involved.
Working in Partnership
From training and 'away days' to mentoring and support there are various ways we can work in partnership.
Visual Awareness training
Action for Blind People offers training, advice and support designed to raise your awareness of the needs of blind and partially sighted people, whether in a work or social situation.
