We've been around since 1915, and we’re here to offer support across Scotland to veterans of the Armed Forces who need support to adapt to sight loss.
We've been known by a number of names since 1915. In recent years it had become clear that our name did not reflect that we support anyone who has served in the forces and has sight loss – no matter the cause or how long after their service sight loss impacts them.
We are proud of our history as Scottish War Blinded, but our name meant that people affected by sight loss were missing out on benefiting from all we offer because they did not believe we were right for them.
So, in 2020 we announced we were changing our name to Sight Scotland Veterans.
While our name has changed over the years, we are guided by the same vision which led to our formation in 1915.
We won't stop helping blind and partially sighted veterans regain their independence and confidence by supporting them with our range of tailored services, expertise and knowledge. Together, we will tackle sight loss.
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Our history
Our dedication to empowering veterans with sight loss to lead fulfilling, independent lives is as strong today as at the time of our formation in 1915.
News and stories
Keep up to date with news, press releases and blogs on our latest activities and our veterans' stories.
Our strategy
Our work is guided by our strategy. It sets out our goals and how we plan to achieve these goals.
How we’re run
We exist thanks to generous support over the years. We aim to be as transparent as possible about how we're run, so you can trust donations are used wisely and that the changes we make are long term.
Annual reports and reviews
Each year we publish a full annual report, including financial statements. The annual report details our income and expenditure for the year and highlights some of our key achievements.
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Our new names
We are proud to announce the new names of our two sister charities and share why we changed our names. We’ve continually adapted to ensure we're there for people with sight loss, and will be there in the future too.