News
Here is the latest news from the Beacon Centre
Beacon supports over 3,000 people affected by sight loss across the West Midlands.
Here, you can find out the latest news from the charity.
If you are a journalist and need case studies or spokespeople, we can help.
Please email the team at supportus@beaconvision.org.
WCR Media Partner
Volunteer week 2024
Celebrating our Volunteers At the Beacon Centre for the Blind, our volunteers are the heart of our charity. During National Volunteers' Week, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to make a difference. Here, we...
What’s On June 2024
We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in June below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...
What’s On May 2024
We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in May below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...
What’s On April 2024
We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in April below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...
Volunteer open days
Discover the Power of Volunteering! Join us at the Beacon Centre for the Blind's Volunteer Open Days and explore the opportunities awaiting you as a volunteer! Whether you're passionate about making a difference or simply eager to give back to the community, we...
What’s On March 2024
We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in March below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...
Tributes paid to football stalwart
Walter Wakeman, a stalwart of West Midlands football, has died aged 95. As well as local league football he gave great service to the J W Hunt Cup competition and the Wolverhampton Referees’ Association. Mr Wakeman was secretary (1987 to 1994) and then treasurer...
New sponsor for historic cup
CONSTRUCTION company Gough Group Holdings Ltd, has stepped forward as the proud new sponsor of the JW Hunt Cup, a historic charity non-league football competition that has been a cornerstone in supporting the Beacon Centre for the Blind since 1926. The announcement...
What’s On February 2024
We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in February below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...
Donation fuels charity mission
The Beacon Centre for the Blind is celebrating a £5000 donation from local company Thomas Dudley to support its transport service. The sight loss charity has five minibuses which are used to provide a door-to-door transport service for blind and partially sighted...