Financial support for young people attending conference
Are you aged 18-30 and living with inherited sight loss?
We know that travel costs and accommodation can be expensive, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to attend our annual conference in person. That’s why we're offering up to £100 towards your travel and accommodation costs which can be claimed with proof of attendance at the event. Terms and conditions apply*.
The conference is being held in London on Saturday, 20th September, it promises to be a great day and is free to attend. You can find all the information on our website at retinauk.org.uk/event/annual-conference/
Please tick the box on the registration form so say you are aged 18-30, and we will be in touch with information on how to claim after the event.
How to apply
You will need to submit a short online form which will be sent to you after attending the conference. The form will be sent to the email address you register with, we will ask you for:
- your name and email address
- your home address
- a form of photo ID to prove date of birth
- receipts for all claims from the provider
- your bank account details
How payments will be made
Payments will be made by secure electronic transfer after the event, no money will be handed out on the day of the event.
Queries to [email protected]
*Terms and Conditions
Applies to in-person attendance only at our 2025 annual conference only
Applicants must be aged 18-30 (evidence required)
A maximum of £100 can be claimed per delegate
Full receipts will be required
Mileage can be claimed at 45p per mile
No payment will be made without evidence of your in-person registration
Payments cannot be made to friends or family members who attend conference with you
Payment is at the discretion of Retina UK
Claimants must be UK residents
Claims must be submitted by 17 October 2025.