Charity Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 19/02/22

Each week we chat with RNIB’s CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the big news affecting the charity.

This week we start with news about £10,000 being raised through Take on 250 for the RNIB and some great ways blind and partially sighted people have been taking part in Take on 250 this year.

Matt shares news about a trial using the NaviLens technology at Euston station in London to aid blind and partially sighted people as they navigate the station on their travels.

With the availability of Braille Valentines Cards on sale in Tesco’s an update on some of the work that is happening with large organisations like Tesco’s to make shopping more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

And finally another call out for people to sign and share through social media the  ‘Don’t take away my right to vote in secret’ #BlindVotersCount petition. You can sign the petition by visiting the following link -

If you have any questions at all relating to sight loss or just looking for help and advice please do call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999 or use your Amazon device and ask Lady A to call the RNIB and speak to one of our Sight Loss Advisors or do visit the RNIB website where you will find a wealth of information and advice too - https://www.rnib.org.uk

(Image shows a photograph of a smiling Matt)