Established in 1879, the Society works with around 2,500 people with a visual impairment in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. The Society provides a range of services including a domiciliary social work service, a rehabilitation service, resource centres in Aberdeen and Elgin, social activities and assistance with daily living skills.
As a local, independent charity the Society relies on fundraising to maintain services to clients. All money raised stays in the North East for the benefit of local people with a visual impairment.
Grampian Society for the Blind is a registered charity no SC 009537.
For information on any aspect of fundraising please contact our fundraiser on 01224 793954 or email him at neil.skene@grampianblind.org
Ways to Help
Donation by Direct Debit
Download a Direct Debit form in Word or HTML format.
Gift Aid Donation if you are a tax payer
Download a Declaration form in Word or HTML format.
Membership of the Society
Friends of the Society
Donations of Goods for our Charity Shop
Leaving a Legacy
All donations are welcome and should be made payable to Grampian Society for the Blind.
Membership of the Society
Rates are £5 for annual, £50 for life membership for clients and £10/£75 for non-clients.
Application form are available in Word and HTML format.
Members are entitled to vote at Annual General Meetings, receive discounts on admission to certain events organised by the Society and are sent an annual report.
Post to: Grampian Society for the Blind, 21 John Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BT
Friends of the Society
For £10 per annum you can become a friend of Grampian Society for the Blind. They receive a quarterly newsletter and annual report on the work they are supporting. Phone us for an application leaflet.
Donations of Goods to the Shop
Our shop is at 306 George Street, Aberdeen.
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturday 11am – 3pm
Please make donations to our store at 365 George Street, Aberdeen. This is open Monday to Friday from 10-12 to receive goods.
Alternatively, we can collect on Wednesday mornings.
To arrange a collection please phone 0845 27 12345.
Legacies
Your money can make a big difference to visually impaired peoples’ lives after you’ve gone. A legacy ensures that the Society can continue to provide its charitable services to clients in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Any Solicitor will gladly help you to arrange a bequest. You will need to quote the Society’s Charity Number, SC009537 and our full address, Grampian Society for the Blind, 21 John Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BT.
To find a solicitor, you may consult the local yellow pages or the Law Society of Scotland in Edinburgh on telephone 0131 226 7411.
Support Our Events
The Society runs a series of events throughout the year. These have included ceilidhs, quizzes, sponsored events (such as bike rides), trolley dashes, stalls at fairs and larger corporate events. Groups have also helped by hosting events, such as coffee mornings and concerts. If you have ideas or could run an event, please get in touch.
Donations in Kind
Sometimes companies and others offer the Society items of equipment such as computer hardware. Others may prefer to sponsor equipment such as low vision aids.
Alternatively, you may have a skill that the Society could use.
Internet Shopping
Help GSB when you shop on the Internet. The Society receives a contribution for purchases made through www.buy.at/gsb.