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The Society works closely with a wide range of organisations to ensure that services are of the highest standard and help those in most need. We work closely with Sunderland City Council, Durham County Council and Sunderland Eye Infirmary in the provision of services. Also we work closely with other voluntary societies including the Macular Society, Thrive, the National Blind Gardner’s Club, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Guide Dogs and the Volunteers Bureau.

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Membership of Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind is open to anybody registered blind or partially sighted with the local authority.

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Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind Strives to provide a broad range of services for members and the wider blind and visually impaired community.

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Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind works hard to ensure that it delivers services that make a difference to the lives of blind and visually impaired people.

Welcome to The Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind

The Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind was formed in 1877. It is one of the oldest societies in the United Kingdom working on behalf of blind and visually impaired people. The Society is a local registered charity (number 702325). It is supported entirely by charitable donations. The Society is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and is managed by a Council of Management (Trustees) made up of sighted and visually impaired members.

Sight loss affects people of all ages; its impact on day to day living can be huge. Blindness and visual impairment affect an estimated 1.8 million people in the United Kingdom according to the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB). Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind provides support, advice and services to anyone with sight loss throughout our area.
The Society works closely with a wide range of organisations to ensure that services are of the highest standard and help those in most need. We work closely with Sunderland City Council, Durham County Council and Sunderland Eye Infirmary in the provision of services. Also we work closely with other voluntary societies including the Macular Society, Thrive, the National Blind Gardner’s Club, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Guide Dogs and the Volunteers Bureau.

Become a member

Become a member
Membership of Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind is open to anybody registered blind or partially sighted with the local authority.

Our Services

Our Services
Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind Strives to provide a broad range of services for members and the wider blind and visually impaired community. We regularly consult our members as well as the wider blind and visually impaired community regarding the services we offer and wherever we can we will work with our partners to ensure a high standard is maintained. We are continuing to develop the services we already provide as well as new services. Please click on this link to find out more.

Support Us

Support Us
Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind works hard to ensure that it delivers services that make a difference to the lives of blind and visually impaired people. There are so many ways that you can support our work. If you feel that you may be able to help in any way, please contact the Society on 0191 5673939. Your support means so much to us!

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