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Introducing Sophie Jones, our new CEO

By Jo Dobson | 26th February 2024

After nearly four decades of remarkable leadership, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is embarking on a new chapter…

One of Britain’s best-known presenters and sports journalists, Jim Rosenthal, joins our roll of patrons

By Jo Dobson | 5th July 2023

We’re delighted to have him on board. Jim features in our latest video showcasing one of our inspirational beneficiaries, Jason,…

A tribute to Paul Easton, friend of BWBF

By Jenny Cameron | 21st February 2023

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Easton, a longstanding Board member, supporter and friend of…

‘Adopt an Alexa’ trial launches

By Jenny Cameron | 31st October 2022

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is looking for people in North-East England to ‘adopt an Alexa’. The charity…

Smart speakers designed for sight loss

By Jenny Cameron | 24th October 2022

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is teaming up with Glasgow Caledonian University to support research into accessible smart…

Accessible apps get partnership boost

By Jenny Cameron | 17th October 2022

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is working with CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting firms…

Mourning Queen Elizabeth II: A statement from our Chief Executive

By Jenny Cameron | 19th September 2022

As the public marks the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is joining the…

British Wireless for the Blind has contributed to a major new summer exhibition, Switched On, at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum

By Steven Poole | 2nd August 2022

 A major new summer exhibition, Switched On, opened on 23 July at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum Switched On will take…

Saying Goodbye to Sonata

By Steven Poole | 9th May 2022

We launched the Sonata Internet Audio Service over 13 years ago. Our commitment to the Sonata service and to its…

Statement from British Wireless for the Blind Fund

By Steven Poole | 2nd March 2022

“BWBF deplores the actions of the Russian Government and its subordinate supporter Belarus against the people and territories of Ukraine,…