Sight Life, formerly known as Cardiff Institute for the Blind until October 2019, offers a wide range of local services to support blind and partially sighted people across much of South Wales. Our mission is to help people live independent, active, social, and fulfilling lives. Established in 1865, we are one of Wales' oldest charities. We are proud to have rugby legend Sir Gareth Edwards, CBE, as our President, and Wales' renowned female impersonator, Ceri Dupree, as our patron.
What we do
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers are here to provide help and advice on all issues relating to sight loss. You do not need to be registered blind or partially sighted to access our services. The support we offer is appropriate for those who are newly diagnosed as well as those who have had sight loss for a long time and family friends and carers.
Support Us
Your generosity and support enable us to achieve all the incredible things we do. Your donations truly impact the lives of blind and partially sighted people in South Wales.
There are many ways you can contribute: by making a donation, leaving a legacy in your Will, participating in a fundraising or sponsored event, or volunteering your time.
Donate
By donating to Sight Life, you’ll help us reach more blind and partially sighted individuals, making a meaningful impact in the lives of local people when they need us the most. Every penny really makes a difference.
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Case Studies
Some of our members share their stories.
Steve is one of our long-standing volunteers and service users at Sight Life from Rhondda Cynon Taff (RCT). He started experiencing sight loss 12 years […]
Patricia “Trish” has volunteered for Sight Life for over 10 years now. Trish’s sight loss was an unexpected complication from diabetes at age 49. She […]
Andy, a Sight Life member, is a keen photographer and is active in several of our social groups, but he wasn’t always this way. Sight […]
Latest News
We are delighted to announce that Richard Stephens-Knott and the team at St David’s Cardiff have become the first of our partner organisations to sign […]
The Big Give Christmas Challenge opens on 3 December 2024. https://bit.ly/SightLifeBigGive24 Sight Life is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year […]
Christmas party time! Final Call – tickets need to be purchased by Monday 18th December! There is only 3 weeks to go. For Cardiff & […]
We Are Social
Help Support our Visually Impaired Photographers
The photography group, composed of blind and partially sighted individuals, are fundraising to help fund exhibitions to celebrate 160 years
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“The support I have had has been tremendous – I don’t know how I would have managed. It is lovely to have a friendly phone call just asking if you are ok.”
Crackerjackpot in support of Sight Life
Win up to £12,000 for only £1 per play and help make a difference to blind and partially sighted people in South Wales.
