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Get involved

Our community are the reason we are able to continue supporting those with inherited sight-loss conditions through research and practical support.

Our community means everything to us and to each other. They are the reason we are able to continue supporting those with inherited sight-loss conditions through research and practical support. If you would like to get more involved there are many opportunities for both fundraising and volunteering.

You can find out more about the different ways in which you can get involved below, or get in touch; we’d love to hear from you.

"Close friends of mine have retinitis pigmentosa and I've witnessed first-hand the amazing work Retina UK does to fund ground-breaking research."

Find out more about getting involved

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Volunteer for us

Volunteers are highly valued members of the Retina UK team and essential to our ability to achieve our vision of a world where all those affected by inherited retinal conditions are able to live a fulfilling life.

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Fundraising

Raise money to help support people affected by inherited sight loss to lead better lives today and accelerate the search for treatments for the future.

Supporter stories

Our community support us in many different ways, from completing surveys, volunteering, raising awareness and fundraising.

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Donate

Since we were founded in 1976, we have invested more than £18 million into some of the most pioneering medical research - because of amazing supporters like you.

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Join our Lived Experience Panel

Our sight loss survey highlighted that you have a real appetite to get involved in representing the inherited sight loss community through activities like focus groups, surveys and research projects via the Retina UK Lived Experience Panel.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month 2025

February is Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month and we'd love you to get involved to enhance the work of Retina UK, as we continue to support those who are living with retinitis pigmentosa and other inherited sight loss conditions.

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Gift Aid Declaration

Completing this form will enable Retina UK to claim tax back on eligible donations. It means that for every £1 you donate to Retina UK we can claim back 25p at no extra cost to you.