Greater London Fund for the Blind
Improving the lives of blind people

History, Patrons and Celebrity Supporters

In this section you can discover more about the history of the GLFB, learn about eye-care health over the years, meet our Patrons and see some of the celebrities who have supported us over the years.

History of the Greater London Fund for the Blind

In 2011 the Greater London Fund for the Blind celebrates its 90^th anniversary. The year represents a landmark for a charity which continues to do what Sir Arthur Pearson intended back in 1921: support, counsel and encourage the blind and visually impaired in London through member charities.

Today, the nine member charities and other organisations which receive money from the GLFB provide rehabilitation and mobility training, employment, home visits, residential care, events, structure and a strong community spirit.

The work of 2011, and of the future, is as vital as that in the past. It is therefore important to emphasize that the history of the GLFB is not just a roll call of events: it is but part of the GLFB’s continuing role and work within the London community.

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Patrons

The GLFB would like to thank our Patrons and Vice Presidents for their continued support over the years.

Some of the photos at the bottom of the page show the many occasions they've been on hand to help us out...

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Celebrities

Over the years we have held many spectacular fundraising events and have been grateful to a number of celebrity friends for their kind support.

This section features a few of our favourite photos from down the years.

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Sir John Mills: Screen legend and stalwart GLFB supporter

Sir John cutting his cake on his 90th birthday

As Senior Vice President of the Greater London Fund for the Blind, the late Sir John Mills did much to help raise the funds so vital to improving the lives of visually impaired people.

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A history of developments in blind welfare and treatment

“The affliction of blindness makes an irresistible appeal. The blind can count all men amongst their friends. Their claim upon everything that is chivalrous and selfless in human nature can never be denied.”

The Rt Hon Lord Blanesburgh, P.C., G.B.E
Taken from the foreword of “A Chronological Survey of Work for the Blind” (1932)

A History of Blindness

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