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British Blind Sport

British Blind Sport Impact Report 2025-26

British Blind Sport's Impact Report 2025-26 covers the charity's 50th anniversary year. Its Classification Team certified 164 recreational sight classifications, a 6% increase on the previous year, and it provided personalised support and information to over 500 blind and partially sighted people and their families. Its Inclusive PE programme delivered 16 workshops to over 410 professionals across education, leisure and community sport, and its football programme upskilled 149 coaches through 8 local delivery partnerships. A 50th anniversary exhibition was visited by more than 31,000 people, and the year also saw a new membership structure and The Golden Legacy Series podcast.

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British Blind Sport is the national sports charity for children and adults with sight loss in the UK. For five decades it has worked to make sure blind and partially sighted people can access sport and physical activity, through recreational sight classification, sport sections and competitions, training for teachers, coaches and leisure providers, and support and information services. Registered charity no. 1168093.

Key Metrics

164 recreational sight classifications certified in 2025-26
410+ professionals trained through 16 Inclusive PE workshops
149 coaches upskilled and supported

Key Outcomes

  • Workshop attendees rating their knowledge as fair or good rose from 41% to 97%
  • Confidence supporting blind and partially sighted children rose from 37% to 100% after training
  • Over 500 blind and partially sighted people and their families given personalised support and information

Geography

UK-Wide

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