British Wireless for the Blind Fund
@bwbf.bsky.social
Unlocking a world of audio content for people living with sight loss.
Header photo: a man smiles as he holds a yellow and black radio next to his ear.
Header photo: a man smiles as he holds a yellow and black radio next to his ear.
We want to say a huge thank you to Mark Noble, who retired from our Board of Trustees this week.
Mark first encountered BWBF when we gave him a radio shortly after he lost his sight. From that moment, he went on to be a firm, lifelong supporter of the charity - eventually joining our Board.
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Mark first encountered BWBF when we gave him a radio shortly after he lost his sight. From that moment, he went on to be a firm, lifelong supporter of the charity - eventually joining our Board.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We want to say a huge thank you to Mark Noble, who retired from our Board of Trustees this week.
Mark first encountered BWBF when we gave him a radio shortly after he lost his sight. From that moment, he went on to be a firm, lifelong supporter of the charity - eventually joining our Board.
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Mark first encountered BWBF when we gave him a radio shortly after he lost his sight. From that moment, he went on to be a firm, lifelong supporter of the charity - eventually joining our Board.
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Wishing you joy and cosiness this Christmas Jumper Day - from all of us at BWBF 💜
December 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Wishing you joy and cosiness this Christmas Jumper Day - from all of us at BWBF 💜
This is Doreen.
At 95, she’s discovering how accessible audio can support her every day. Her smart speaker from BWBF helps bring entertainment, and makes daily tasks made harder by sight loss that bit easier.
Give joy this Christmas and support someone like Doreen:
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
At 95, she’s discovering how accessible audio can support her every day. Her smart speaker from BWBF helps bring entertainment, and makes daily tasks made harder by sight loss that bit easier.
Give joy this Christmas and support someone like Doreen:
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This is Doreen.
At 95, she’s discovering how accessible audio can support her every day. Her smart speaker from BWBF helps bring entertainment, and makes daily tasks made harder by sight loss that bit easier.
Give joy this Christmas and support someone like Doreen:
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
At 95, she’s discovering how accessible audio can support her every day. Her smart speaker from BWBF helps bring entertainment, and makes daily tasks made harder by sight loss that bit easier.
Give joy this Christmas and support someone like Doreen:
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
Festivity and forward planning. A match made in heaven.
Yesterday we got together for some big thinking and to set our path for the year ahead. Oh... and to gobble some mince pies. 😉
We can’t wait to share our plans for 2026.
For now though, wishing you all a joyful, festive month of December. 🎄
Yesterday we got together for some big thinking and to set our path for the year ahead. Oh... and to gobble some mince pies. 😉
We can’t wait to share our plans for 2026.
For now though, wishing you all a joyful, festive month of December. 🎄
December 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Festivity and forward planning. A match made in heaven.
Yesterday we got together for some big thinking and to set our path for the year ahead. Oh... and to gobble some mince pies. 😉
We can’t wait to share our plans for 2026.
For now though, wishing you all a joyful, festive month of December. 🎄
Yesterday we got together for some big thinking and to set our path for the year ahead. Oh... and to gobble some mince pies. 😉
We can’t wait to share our plans for 2026.
For now though, wishing you all a joyful, festive month of December. 🎄
Your small gesture this #GivingTuesday could change a life.
Read about how our small charity helped Joanna to rewrite the story for sight loss for her children, Charlie and Mathilda.
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
Read about how our small charity helped Joanna to rewrite the story for sight loss for her children, Charlie and Mathilda.
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
December 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Your small gesture this #GivingTuesday could change a life.
Read about how our small charity helped Joanna to rewrite the story for sight loss for her children, Charlie and Mathilda.
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
Read about how our small charity helped Joanna to rewrite the story for sight loss for her children, Charlie and Mathilda.
www.blind.org.uk/christmas25
Buy one present that really means something, this #BlackFriday.
For a person with sight loss, the greatest gift could be something that can't be wrapped up—the chance to live and grow with independence & joy.
Read Joanna's story. Learn how, together, we can change lives:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
For a person with sight loss, the greatest gift could be something that can't be wrapped up—the chance to live and grow with independence & joy.
Read Joanna's story. Learn how, together, we can change lives:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Buy one present that really means something, this #BlackFriday.
For a person with sight loss, the greatest gift could be something that can't be wrapped up—the chance to live and grow with independence & joy.
Read Joanna's story. Learn how, together, we can change lives:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
For a person with sight loss, the greatest gift could be something that can't be wrapped up—the chance to live and grow with independence & joy.
Read Joanna's story. Learn how, together, we can change lives:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
Daphne got big! 😍
Last Christmas we shared the story of how our small charity brought sound, laughter and fun into baby Daphne's life. One year on, and she's still rocking it!
Help us unleash joy for others with sight loss this Christmas: blind.org.uk/christmas25
#kPop #kPopDemonHunters #Golden
Last Christmas we shared the story of how our small charity brought sound, laughter and fun into baby Daphne's life. One year on, and she's still rocking it!
Help us unleash joy for others with sight loss this Christmas: blind.org.uk/christmas25
#kPop #kPopDemonHunters #Golden
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Daphne got big! 😍
Last Christmas we shared the story of how our small charity brought sound, laughter and fun into baby Daphne's life. One year on, and she's still rocking it!
Help us unleash joy for others with sight loss this Christmas: blind.org.uk/christmas25
#kPop #kPopDemonHunters #Golden
Last Christmas we shared the story of how our small charity brought sound, laughter and fun into baby Daphne's life. One year on, and she's still rocking it!
Help us unleash joy for others with sight loss this Christmas: blind.org.uk/christmas25
#kPop #kPopDemonHunters #Golden
When Joanna learnt that her children had inherited the same sight loss condition she grew up with, she was determined they would have the support she had missed out on in her younger years.
Here's how we helped Joanna re-write the story of sight loss for her children:
blind.org.uk/suppor.../wa...
Here's how we helped Joanna re-write the story of sight loss for her children:
blind.org.uk/suppor.../wa...
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
When Joanna learnt that her children had inherited the same sight loss condition she grew up with, she was determined they would have the support she had missed out on in her younger years.
Here's how we helped Joanna re-write the story of sight loss for her children:
blind.org.uk/suppor.../wa...
Here's how we helped Joanna re-write the story of sight loss for her children:
blind.org.uk/suppor.../wa...
As we mark Armistice Day, we remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom. With gratitude. 🌺
November 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
As we mark Armistice Day, we remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom. With gratitude. 🌺
When Joanna and her children received their Echo Show devices from BWBF, they discovered new ways to learn, connect, and find confidence every day.
Help bring joy and connection to more families and people living with sight loss this Christmas:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
Help bring joy and connection to more families and people living with sight loss this Christmas:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
When Joanna and her children received their Echo Show devices from BWBF, they discovered new ways to learn, connect, and find confidence every day.
Help bring joy and connection to more families and people living with sight loss this Christmas:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
Help bring joy and connection to more families and people living with sight loss this Christmas:
blind.org.uk/christmas25
Celebrating #TrusteesWeek and our Chair, Mike Brace CBE DL.
Mike, pictured here with his guide dog King, has dedicated his life to improving opportunities for people with sight loss.
🔗 Read more: blind.org.uk/about-us/new...
Mike, pictured here with his guide dog King, has dedicated his life to improving opportunities for people with sight loss.
🔗 Read more: blind.org.uk/about-us/new...
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Celebrating #TrusteesWeek and our Chair, Mike Brace CBE DL.
Mike, pictured here with his guide dog King, has dedicated his life to improving opportunities for people with sight loss.
🔗 Read more: blind.org.uk/about-us/new...
Mike, pictured here with his guide dog King, has dedicated his life to improving opportunities for people with sight loss.
🔗 Read more: blind.org.uk/about-us/new...
As Bonfire Night lights up the skies tonight, let’s remember that not everyone experiences the entertainment in the same way.
For some people living with sight loss, the loud bangs and unexpected noises can be unsettling.
Enjoy and take care of each other, everybody 💜
For some people living with sight loss, the loud bangs and unexpected noises can be unsettling.
Enjoy and take care of each other, everybody 💜
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
As Bonfire Night lights up the skies tonight, let’s remember that not everyone experiences the entertainment in the same way.
For some people living with sight loss, the loud bangs and unexpected noises can be unsettling.
Enjoy and take care of each other, everybody 💜
For some people living with sight loss, the loud bangs and unexpected noises can be unsettling.
Enjoy and take care of each other, everybody 💜
We're celebrating #TrusteesWeek!
Each year, our Trustees volunteer their time to strengthen our charity and secure our life-changing service for the future.
We'd like to express our gratitude for their incredible leadership, and their commitment to making BWBF the best it can be.
Thank you!
Each year, our Trustees volunteer their time to strengthen our charity and secure our life-changing service for the future.
We'd like to express our gratitude for their incredible leadership, and their commitment to making BWBF the best it can be.
Thank you!
November 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're celebrating #TrusteesWeek!
Each year, our Trustees volunteer their time to strengthen our charity and secure our life-changing service for the future.
We'd like to express our gratitude for their incredible leadership, and their commitment to making BWBF the best it can be.
Thank you!
Each year, our Trustees volunteer their time to strengthen our charity and secure our life-changing service for the future.
We'd like to express our gratitude for their incredible leadership, and their commitment to making BWBF the best it can be.
Thank you!
No tricks here - only treats! Happy Halloween from all of us at BWBF 💜
October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
No tricks here - only treats! Happy Halloween from all of us at BWBF 💜
At St Vincent's, a specialist school supporting children with sensory impairments and other additional needs, assistive technology, which includes devices donated from BWBF as part of a pilot project, is now part of everyday school life.
Find out more: blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
Find out more: blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
At St Vincent's, a specialist school supporting children with sensory impairments and other additional needs, assistive technology, which includes devices donated from BWBF as part of a pilot project, is now part of everyday school life.
Find out more: blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
Find out more: blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
We do more than provide access to audio - we help transform lives.
For the people we support, things many of us take for granted can mean the world. Their stories remind us just how powerful connection, independence and sound can be. 💛
For the people we support, things many of us take for granted can mean the world. Their stories remind us just how powerful connection, independence and sound can be. 💛
October 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We do more than provide access to audio - we help transform lives.
For the people we support, things many of us take for granted can mean the world. Their stories remind us just how powerful connection, independence and sound can be. 💛
For the people we support, things many of us take for granted can mean the world. Their stories remind us just how powerful connection, independence and sound can be. 💛
Thanks to devices like her free Alexa Echo Show device from BWBF, Laura’s daughter Daphne won’t face some of the challenges that she did growing up.
Read Laura and Daphne's story here:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
Read Laura and Daphne's story here:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Thanks to devices like her free Alexa Echo Show device from BWBF, Laura’s daughter Daphne won’t face some of the challenges that she did growing up.
Read Laura and Daphne's story here:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
Read Laura and Daphne's story here:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
Parents of children who’ve received an audio device tell us what a remarkable difference it’s made - for their child's wellbeing and for family life at home.
Learn more:
blind.org.uk/about-us/our...
Learn more:
blind.org.uk/about-us/our...
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Parents of children who’ve received an audio device tell us what a remarkable difference it’s made - for their child's wellbeing and for family life at home.
Learn more:
blind.org.uk/about-us/our...
Learn more:
blind.org.uk/about-us/our...
“My ears are my eyes. If it wasn’t for the team at British Wireless for the Blind Fund then my life would be much more insular. It gives me a huge amount."
Thank you Jason for sharing about living with sight loss and why access to audio content matters so much.
Thank you Jason for sharing about living with sight loss and why access to audio content matters so much.
October 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“My ears are my eyes. If it wasn’t for the team at British Wireless for the Blind Fund then my life would be much more insular. It gives me a huge amount."
Thank you Jason for sharing about living with sight loss and why access to audio content matters so much.
Thank you Jason for sharing about living with sight loss and why access to audio content matters so much.
None of us can take our mental wellbeing for granted.
Access to simple things that bring joy & connection make a big difference to our day.
People tell us how sight loss can make those things even more important.
Wishing you all access to what helps you feel well in mind on #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Access to simple things that bring joy & connection make a big difference to our day.
People tell us how sight loss can make those things even more important.
Wishing you all access to what helps you feel well in mind on #WorldMentalHealthDay.
October 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
None of us can take our mental wellbeing for granted.
Access to simple things that bring joy & connection make a big difference to our day.
People tell us how sight loss can make those things even more important.
Wishing you all access to what helps you feel well in mind on #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Access to simple things that bring joy & connection make a big difference to our day.
People tell us how sight loss can make those things even more important.
Wishing you all access to what helps you feel well in mind on #WorldMentalHealthDay.
#WorldSightDay reminds us to look after our eyes, and to care for those living with sight loss.
Regular eye checks can help prevent some sight loss, but for many, vision can’t be restored – and that’s where BWBF comes in.
We provide accessible tech that helps people stay connected and independent.
Regular eye checks can help prevent some sight loss, but for many, vision can’t be restored – and that’s where BWBF comes in.
We provide accessible tech that helps people stay connected and independent.
October 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#WorldSightDay reminds us to look after our eyes, and to care for those living with sight loss.
Regular eye checks can help prevent some sight loss, but for many, vision can’t be restored – and that’s where BWBF comes in.
We provide accessible tech that helps people stay connected and independent.
Regular eye checks can help prevent some sight loss, but for many, vision can’t be restored – and that’s where BWBF comes in.
We provide accessible tech that helps people stay connected and independent.
Every smile tells a story.
This #WorldSmileDay we thought we would spread the joy we bring to people living with sight loss.
From unlocking learning, to providing companionship, to helping people follow their hobbies: we harness the power of technology to change lives.
And that's worth a smile! 😃
This #WorldSmileDay we thought we would spread the joy we bring to people living with sight loss.
From unlocking learning, to providing companionship, to helping people follow their hobbies: we harness the power of technology to change lives.
And that's worth a smile! 😃
October 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Every smile tells a story.
This #WorldSmileDay we thought we would spread the joy we bring to people living with sight loss.
From unlocking learning, to providing companionship, to helping people follow their hobbies: we harness the power of technology to change lives.
And that's worth a smile! 😃
This #WorldSmileDay we thought we would spread the joy we bring to people living with sight loss.
From unlocking learning, to providing companionship, to helping people follow their hobbies: we harness the power of technology to change lives.
And that's worth a smile! 😃
Different doesn't mean less. 💜
When we gave Ryder a free iPad under our pilot scheme, he got much more than a cool new device.
We gave him was a way to unlock learning, and a chance to develop hobbies, participate with his friends and express himself.
Ryder's story:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
When we gave Ryder a free iPad under our pilot scheme, he got much more than a cool new device.
We gave him was a way to unlock learning, and a chance to develop hobbies, participate with his friends and express himself.
Ryder's story:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
October 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Different doesn't mean less. 💜
When we gave Ryder a free iPad under our pilot scheme, he got much more than a cool new device.
We gave him was a way to unlock learning, and a chance to develop hobbies, participate with his friends and express himself.
Ryder's story:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
When we gave Ryder a free iPad under our pilot scheme, he got much more than a cool new device.
We gave him was a way to unlock learning, and a chance to develop hobbies, participate with his friends and express himself.
Ryder's story:
blind.org.uk/about-us/sto...
How it started ➡️ How it's going
It's nearly a century since our first braille-dial radios started providing connection to people living with sight loss. Fast forward 100 years and what we do might look a bit different. But we still provide the technology to help people stay in touch with the world.
It's nearly a century since our first braille-dial radios started providing connection to people living with sight loss. Fast forward 100 years and what we do might look a bit different. But we still provide the technology to help people stay in touch with the world.
September 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
How it started ➡️ How it's going
It's nearly a century since our first braille-dial radios started providing connection to people living with sight loss. Fast forward 100 years and what we do might look a bit different. But we still provide the technology to help people stay in touch with the world.
It's nearly a century since our first braille-dial radios started providing connection to people living with sight loss. Fast forward 100 years and what we do might look a bit different. But we still provide the technology to help people stay in touch with the world.
It's #NationalEyeHealthWeek and a chance for us all to prioritise our eyes.
If something doesn’t look or feel right, book an eye test with an optician as soon as possible. There's a great little lowdown on symptoms to watch out for here:
www.sightresearchuk.org/how-you-can-...
#LoveYourEyes
If something doesn’t look or feel right, book an eye test with an optician as soon as possible. There's a great little lowdown on symptoms to watch out for here:
www.sightresearchuk.org/how-you-can-...
#LoveYourEyes
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It's #NationalEyeHealthWeek and a chance for us all to prioritise our eyes.
If something doesn’t look or feel right, book an eye test with an optician as soon as possible. There's a great little lowdown on symptoms to watch out for here:
www.sightresearchuk.org/how-you-can-...
#LoveYourEyes
If something doesn’t look or feel right, book an eye test with an optician as soon as possible. There's a great little lowdown on symptoms to watch out for here:
www.sightresearchuk.org/how-you-can-...
#LoveYourEyes