Chamber Charity of the Year - Beacon Centre for the Blind
For 150 years, the Beacon Centre for the Blind has been at the heart of the Black Country, transforming the lives of people living with sight loss. With more than 37,000 visually impaired people in our region, they provide vital services to help people live independently, stay active, and feel connected to their community.
One of the biggest challenges faced by people with sight loss is employment. Only one in four visually impaired people of working age are in employment. Beacon are committed to changing this by working closely with local businesses to create inclusive workplaces. If you are an employer, Beacon can provide expert guidance and practical support to help you confidently welcome and support a visually impaired employee.
Their work wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our supporters. From specialist equipment and skills training to social groups and employment programmes, every donation helps them to continue delivering life-changing services. Whether you’re a business looking to make a difference or an individual wanting to fundraise, your support means everything.
Join us in making the Black Country a place where no one with sight loss feels left behind.
Volunteering Opportunities
Looking to give back to the community, boost your team morale, or just have a great day out while supporting a fantastic cause? Volunteering is a brilliant way to support Beacon’s mission of helping people living with sight loss, and it’s a great opportunity for your team to come together outside the office.
A diverse array of volunteering opportunities are available throughout the year- whether you’re up for cheering runners on and throwing coloured powder from one of the 14 colour stations at their 5K Colour Run on Sunday 11th May, or supporting their retail efforts, there are plenty of fun and rewarding ways to lend a hand.
Whether you can spare a day or a few hours, your support will help make a difference! Interested in getting involved? Get in touch with the Beacon team today to find out how you or your business can help. Let’s make 2025 brighter, together.
Email: supportus@beaconvision.org
Telephone: 01902 880111
Conferencing Facilities
Flexible, affordable spaces for meetings, events, or co-working – available hourly, daily or monthly.
From £49 half day / £99 full day (with refreshments).
- Capacity up to 100
- Free WiFi and onsite parking
- Accessible and hearing loop equipped
- Reception and office support
- Guide dog friendly
Book via enquiries@beaconvision.org or 01902 880 111.
*If you are a Chamber member please state this when booking so we can track it towards this year’s fundraising target.
Become our Chamber Charity of the Year for 2026-2027
Each year, we support a charity based within the Black Country, with the most recent fundraising efforts supporting Beacon Centre for the Blind.
Our partnership with charities goes beyond fundraising, by building connections with members, stakeholders, and audiences. The partnership aims to unlock further value for the charity by raising awareness of their cause and fundraising projects.
Organisations applying to be our next Charity of the Year must be a stand-alone charity with their own UK registered charity number, reach beneficiaries within the Black Country region, never have been a Chamber charity of the year previously, and not be affiliated to any political party.
Applicants will be asked to provide a short overview of the purpose of their charity and why they think they should become the Chamber’s next Charity of the Year. As part of the application process, charities will also be asked to include details of any fundraising events they have planned and how they plan to engage with the Chamber to make the partnership successful.
The closing date is 6th February 2026 and successfully shortlisted charities will be invited to an interview with a panel of Chamber employees and board members.
The new Charity of the Year will be announced in March, with the new partnership running 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027.
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