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Rodney Powell Awards 2026 - Visionary The Rodney Powell Awards 2026 are back, celebrating the outstanding impact made by our Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Council volunteers.

The Rodney Powell Awards 2026 are back, celebrating the outstanding impact made by volunteers at Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils.

Nominations close: 28 February 2026

Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/rodney-powell-awards-2026/

#Vacancy - Great opportunity at Vision Bermuda as Vision Rehabilitation Professional – Bermuda - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/vision-rehabilitation-professional-bermuda/

Closing date: 27 February 2026

Wales Council of the Blind Invitation to Access to Work Discussions - Visionary Wales Council of the Blind, through the Wales Vision Forum, would like to invite Visionary members form across the UK to attend a meeting to discuss the challenges faced by...

Visionary members across the UK: Join Wales Council of the Blind & Wales Vision Forum for online chat on Access to Work challenges faced by people with sight loss on 24 Feb, 11am – 12.30pm.

https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/wales-council-of-the-blind-invitation-to-access-to-work-discussions/

#Vacancy - Great opportunity at Sight Support Derbyshire as Vision Rehabilitation Specialist for Visually Impaired People in Chesterfield, Derbyshire - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/vision-rehabilitation-specialist-for-visually-impaired-people/

Closing date: Rolling vacancy.

#Vacancies - Last chance to apply for great opportunities at British Wireless for the Blind Fund as Trustees - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/trustee-opportunities-british-wireless-for-the-blind-fund/

Closing date: 23 February 2026

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Visionary Training Course - Join NEW, training course for Visionary members:

17 March, 1 PM to 3 PM
Managing Difficult Online Conversations
With Fran Borg-Wheeler from Heart-Centred Leaders
Fee: £50 only!

#Training #Communication

https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

#Vacancy - Great opportunity at Vision Support charity as Trustee – Fundraising Specialist - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/trustee-fundraising-specialist/

Closing date: 28 February 2026

Children with SEND need support, not restrictions to their rights With the SEND white paper due to be published, Bethany Bale writes about what must change to ensure that children get the right support.

The Government's Schools White Paper is set to be released soon. Whilst we don't know details yet, we're worried they will target rights and limit access to ECHPs.

Recently, DR UK's Bethany Bale wrote about systemic injustice in the education system👇
www.bigissue.com/opinion/chil...

Introducing a new lived experience peer support programme for Visionary member and partner organisations - Visionary We are excited to share that Visionary is launching A Space of Our Own – a brand-new peer support programme for people working in the sight-loss sector who have lived...

Join us 12 March, 1PM-2PM for launch of "A Space of Our Own" peer support programme for sight loss sector professionals with sight loss. Thanks to MyVision Oxfordshire, Vision Support and funding from @fightforsight.bsky.social.

www.visionary.org.uk/latest/intro...

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Visionary Masterclass - Join NEW, FREE masterclass for Visionary members:

25 March, 9.30 AM to 12 PM
Masterclass: Headlines, Soundbites and Column Inches – Make the most of the modern media
Sponsored by Specsavers
With Mairi Damer at WORD UP Communications

https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

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Visionary Masterclass - Join NEW, FREE masterclass for Visionary members:

17 March, 10 AM to 12 PM
Visionary Masterclass: Next-Level AI – Custom Agents and Strategic Embedding
Sponsored by Specsavers
With Flora Raffai at Rapport Coaching

#AI #Masterclass

https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

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Join our NEW, FREE Masterclasses for members in March, sponsored by Specsavers

• 17th, Next-Level AI – Custom Agents and Strategic Embedding with Flora Raffai, Rapport Coaching
• 25th, Headlines, Soundbites and Column Inches with Mairi Damer, WORDUP Communications

https://visionary.org.uk/events/

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Have you started on your journey to improve your health and fitness with our member's 1 month free trial with BRAND INC FITNESS inclusive online fitness programme in February?

Find out more here: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/brand-inc-fitness-free-offer-for-february-2026/

#wellbeing

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We're delighted to be in partnership with Volunteero to give members 10% discount when purchasing the volunteer management app to help you save time and boost engagement."
#volunteer

https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/new-visionary-member-and-partner-benefit-volunteeros-volunteer-management-app/

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We are delighted to be in partnership with Towergate Insurance to give our wonderful members 5% discount on all commercial insurances. Make sure you are covered!

#Insurance

Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/news/new-visionary-member-benefit-towergate-insurance/

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We are delighted to be in partnership with Supported Giving to give our wonderful members 25% discount on their products to make your fundraising go digital.

#Fundraising

Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/new-visionary-fundraising-benefit-for-members-with-supported-giving/

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We are delighted to be in partnership with MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC to give our wonderful members 10% discount on a variety of first aid mental health courses.

#wellbeing #MentalHealth

Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/news/new-visionary-member-benefit-mhscot-workplace-wellbeing/

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We are delighted to be in partnership with Connect Charity to give our wonderful members 10% discount on CSR Accreditation. Members can also have a tree planted in their name.

Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/new-visionary-member-and-partner-benefit-connect-charity/

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We are delighted to have joined Coalition for Personalised Care. Visionary members can also benefit from access to current and emerging new thinking and regularly updated resources

Read more: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/visionary-joins-the-coalition-for-personalised-care/

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We have partnered with organisations for great discounts on services including membership organisations, #fundraising, #training, #wellbeing, #volunteer platform etc.!

Our members also enjoy FREE benefits including resources, events, networking and support.

https://www.visionary.org.uk/our-offer/

#Vacancy - Last chance to apply for great opportunity at Fight for Sight as Legacy Giving Manager - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/legacy-giving-manager/

Closing date: 18 February 2026

Invitation for Visionary members - Join @fightforsight.bsky.social webinar with @lookuk.bsky.social about their mentorship programme for vision impaired young people on 25 February, 12PM to 1PM.

Find out more: www.fightforsight.org.uk/news-and-ins...

Visionary members also get 10% discount on some @mentalhealthscot.land courses!

Find out more: www.visionary.org.uk/news/new-vis...

#wellbeing

The Mental Cost of Living The hidden mental cost of living: how financial stress, constant uncertainty and workplace support impact wellbeing, resilience and community.

The cost of living isn’t just financial - it’s mental too.
Uncertainty, rising costs and pressure at work are pushing many into survival mode.
Our latest blog explores the “mental cost of living” and what workplaces can do to help.
Read more: courses.mentalhealthscot.la...
#WorkplaceWellbeing

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Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members:

3 March, 10AM to 10.45AM
The Truth About Social Media Engagement - Algorithms, hashtags, posting frequency and what actually makes a difference
With Makenzie Petroccia at Motive Agency

https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

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Visionary Online Session - Join NEW, FREE event for Visionary members:

24 Feb, 2PM to 3PM
Costello Medical and Pilotlight Survey Reveals UK Health Charities Have an Urgent Need for 23,000 Skilled Professional Volunteers
With Costello Medical and Pilotlight

https://www.visionary.org.uk/events/

#Vacancy - Great opportunity at Vision Bermuda as Vision Rehabilitation Professional – Bermuda - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/vision-rehabilitation-professional-bermuda/

Closing date: 27 February 2026

Richard Pinchen has a large, warm smile. He is wearing a baseball cap, watch and white T-shirt with the Brand Inc Fitness logo on it. Richard has a beard and tattoos on his arms.

Have you started on your journey to improve your health and fitness with our member's 1 month free trial with BRAND INC FITNESS inclusive online fitness programme in February?

Find out more here: https://www.visionary.org.uk/latest/brand-inc-fitness-free-offer-for-february-2026/

#wellbeing

#Vacancies - Last chance to apply for great opportunity at Guide Dogs UK as Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist in various locations.

See all vacancies: https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/

Closing date: 15 February 2026

#Vacancies - Great opportunities at British Wireless for the Blind Fund as Trustees - https://www.visionary.org.uk/vacancies/trustee-opportunities-british-wireless-for-the-blind-fund/

Closing date: 23 February 2026