Read a Brief History
Trace the story from the organisation’s beginnings back in 1793 to present day.
Change text size
Kitty celebrates 100th Birthday
Congratulations to Kitty Jenkins, who celebrated her 100th birthday in June at our care home in Edinburgh, Braeside House.
Helping to celebrate
this very special occasion are The Rt Hon George
Grubb and his wife Elizabeth, Lord and Lady Provost of
Edinburgh.
Over the past 100 years Kitty has worked in a butchers shop, an antique shop and now enjoys listening to music and playing with her grandson Peter.
Support us
Shop online with over 300 Brand Name retailers and earn cash for us
Working with our partners and supporters over the past year we have been able to:
- Teach...
119 blind, visually impaired or multiply disabled students at The Royal Blind School. - Care...
for our 70 visually impaired and elderly residents who have an average age of 90 years. - Employ...
visually impaired and disabled workers at The Scottish Braille Press. - Purchase...
much needed equipment and vehicles for the charity. - Support...
new projects and initiatives such as the sensory garden and the Bridgend organic allotment.