Fundraise for Retina UK

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.

Our essential services, and the medical research we fund, provide support for today and hope for tomorrow. Whether you’re looking to take part in an event or fundraise from home, we’ve got lots of ways that you can make a difference. From taking on a challenge with #TeamRetinaUK, to saving stamps for our appeal, to fundraising with your own idea, the choice is yours. Take a look at some of the options below.

If you’d like any advice, our fundraising team is here to help – click to meet the team or take a look at our FAQs.

Image shows a runner in a blue Retina UK running vest with her guide runner to the right. Crowds line the road as they run by.
Great North Run 2022
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Take part in an event
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Do your own fundraising
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Corporate partnerships
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Become a member
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Regular giving
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Include a gift in your will
Forget me not flowers
Giving in memory
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Charitable foundations
Meet the team
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Our promise to you
Link to Retina UK Shop
Retina UK Shop

“Researchers like myself quite simply wouldn’t be able to carry out many of our exciting projects without the funding we receive from Retina UK. We are hugely grateful to the charity’s supporters who make our research possible.” Professor Mariya Moosajee, clinician scientist and Retina UK funded researcher.

Read about the difference fundraising made possible in 2019.

Make a Donation

Each and every contribution makes a difference, and our friendly fundraising team would love
to hear from you if you have a question or want to get involved. Just call us on
01280 815900 or email fundraising@RetinaUK.org.uk

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Mark Baxter trekking in mountains

Reflections in a Broken Retina

My name is Mark Baxter and from an early age I was diagnosed with a deteriorating retinal eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa or RP for short, which will slowly lead to blindness.

With no night vision and very limited peripheral vision I can appreciate how emotionally and physically frustrating living, learning and working

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