Events
Our heartfelt thanks to all friends and supporters who organise fundraising events on our behalf. We really appreciate your incredible help. Please scroll down to see upcoming events and please let us know if we can help with your planning - we're always happy to get involved!
Photographs of some of our events can be seen on our 'Gallery' page.
Our upcoming events..
NEW! - Gift of Sight 'Beating Blindness' Lecture, 14th May 2025
We are delighted to present the Gift of Sight ‘Beating Blindness’ Lecture 2025. This will be a hybrid event with the option of taking part in person at The Concorde in Eastleigh, or online from the comfort of your own home.
Join vision scientists from the University of Southampton to find out about the team's ongoing research projects. These will include the latest news on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) from Professor Andrew Lotery; a fascinating insight into retinal stem cell biology by Dr Jörn Lakowski; and advances in sight-saving treatments for children by Dr Eloise Keeling. Dr James Self will host the event with questions and answers moderated by Dr Helena Lee.
Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
In person: 5:45pm - 8:00pm. Welcome soft drinks will be served on arrival, with an opportunity to meet some of the vision scientists before and after the lecture.
Venue: The Concorde, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HQ
Online: Lecture from 6:30-7:30pm. A joining link will be sent to you by email one week before the event.
Tickets: Please note this event is free to attend, however pre-booking is required. Please sign up here to select either the in-person or online option:
If you're unable to sign up using the website, please contact Ailsa and Jennie on 02380 599073 or 02380 595921 or email info@giftofsight.org.uk and we will be pleased to add you to the booking list. We look forward to welcoming you!
Live Aid Liverpool, Sunday 13th July 2025
We are delighted to have been selected as one of three charities benefiting from proceeds of ‘Live Aid Liverpool’. This live music event is being held at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool raising funds for Shelter Merseyside, Zoe’s Place and Gift of Sight. All funds raised for Gift of Sight will go directly to supporting the development of treatments for children with albinism. We're not involved in the organising of this event, however the ticket booking link is here if you would like to join us! LiveAid Liverpool Registration
Alma Inn's Ben is climbing Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
Please support Ben at the Alma Inn, Upham, Southampton who is climbing Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in August 2025 with his colleague Alex. He’s been drumming up support from customers with a sponsorship form atthe bar, so do pop in and see him or donate to his
We'd love you to host a fundraising event!
A fundraising event, such as a coffee morning (or afternoon tea!) is a great way to let friends know about a cause you’re passionate about. We’d be happy to support you with any event plans. We can provide collection boxes, posters and to help share ideas. Of course we’d be delighted to come along if invited!
Please get in touch with Ailsa (02380 599073) or Jennie (02380 5995924) or email info@giftofsight.org.uk. We'd love to chat your ideas through with you!
THANK YOU :To everyone who has helped us out by fundraising in so many ways. Please see our Fundraising Gallery for past events.
If you would like to become involved or simply want to find out more about the work of our vision research projects, please make contact info@giftofsight.org.uk
Alternatively we'd love to chat to you! Please telephone Ailsa on 02380 599073 or Jennie on 02380 5995924.
