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Fight for Sight: The Digital Inclusion Fund
Created: 12/11/2025
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
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Fight for Sight believe blindness or vision loss shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunity. Yet the number of people in employment remains stubbornly low: fewer than 1 in 3 blind or vision impaired people in the UK is in paid work. The impact of this is devastating – economically, socially and in terms of wellbeing.
Technology and digital literacy are unlocking opportunities in employment but too few blind and vision impaired people have access to consistent, high-quality training and support to set them up for success.
Thriving in the workplace requires blind and vision impaired people to stay abreast of the latest developments, identify and communicate their access requirements, and stay productive as workplaces continue to evolve.
Fight for Sight don’t believe that digital skills and confidence is a ‘nice to have’. They want to fund projects that deliver a step-change in people’s ability to know what’s out there, how to access and use it, and how to take control of their own digital development. This is likely to lead to improved employment outcomes and more robust pathways into work and beyond.
Maximum funding per project: £30,000
Project duration: 12 - 36 months
What they fund
Projects should address one or more of the following priority areas, and incorporate expertise by experience as a defining element. Projects may span multiple areas and collaboration is highly encouraged.
- Getting ready for the workplace
- Looking for and applying for jobs
- Job retention and progression
- Working in technology or digital support
Who can apply?
This funding is for organisations that directly support blind and vision impaired people or people at risk of losing their sight. They want to hear from organisations of all sizes across the UK. They fund the following types of organisations:
- UK registered charities
- Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO)
- Charitable Companies, limited by guarantee
- Community Interest Companies (CIC), limited by guarantee
- Exempt charities (e.g. educational establishments)
How to apply
Applications must be made via their online portal here.
You need to register an account before you can apply. Please find their guidance on how to register and use the portal here.
The closing date for applications is 11.59am on Tuesday 06 January 2026.
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