The Vision Fund

The Vision Foundation's social impact funding supports projects that are designed to improve the experience of being blind or partially sighted, or people at risk of sight loss. The Foundation is an evidence-led funder and bases its programmes on where it believes its resources can achieve the greatest impact. The Foundation is particularly keen to hear from grassroots organisations in parts of the country where there are significant gaps in support for blind and partially sighted people, as well as those organisations that can demonstrate a strong commitment to involving experts by experience (ie blind and partially sighted people or people at particular risk of sight loss) in their work. Grants of up to £30,000 are available for projects across the UK that address specific challenges faced by under-served groups, equip people with practical and sustainable tools and skills that reduce anxiety, focus on challenging life events that increase loneliness and isolation, increase confidence in engaging in activities that reduce loneliness and improve well-being, reduce loneliness for people in rural areas, and support people to build and maintain healthy personal relationships. The Foundation recognises that applying for funding can be challenging and actively invites applicants to contact its Grants Team for help with the application process or to discuss whether a project proposal fits the funding criteria. This funding opportunity is available to charitable organisations, including Community Interest Companies, operating across the UK.