Our Mission

Safety. Dignity. Confidence.

A safer journey matters. So does the freedom to choose. So does the confidence to try. And so does the chance to belong. Safety remains at the heart of our wider work. All FRST beneficiary support is completely free for blind and visually impaired people.

Clear records

Explore our published work and contact the Foundation about eligible tax documentation.

6,006 jackets and raincoats contributed. As of 28 October 2026.

How our mission becomes action

Everyday safety and recognition

Distinctive reflective jackets and raincoats provide a public cue, encouraging sighted people to recognise, communicate clearly and ask before helping.

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Participation and confidence

Backing partner-led sport, practical learning and community experiences, with interests, choices and agency at the centre.

Understanding and inclusion

Encouraging respectful interaction and better public understanding of blindness and accessibility.

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Working with community partners

Listening and contributing alongside disability organisations, schools and community partners, while making each organisation’s role clear.

Transparent and responsible support

Sharing dated work, legal records and partner acknowledgments, and distinguishing documented contributions from aspirations or unverified outcomes.

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Public learning and awareness

Through FRST EXPLAINS, eye-donation awareness and public conversations, we invite people to understand more and act with respect.

Ways to Get Involved

Join Us in Making a Difference

Donate, volunteer or partner with us to support safety, opportunity, participation and public awareness with blind and visually impaired people.

Volunteer Your Time
Assist with gifting events, community outreach, or daily operations to make a hands-on impact.
Volunteer now
Spread the Word
Raise awareness about our mission by sharing it with your friends, family, and social networks.
Start Advocating
Partner in the work
Bring your team, community or organisation together around a Foundation initiative. Talk to us about the right way to contribute.
Organize a Gift​

Help us take the whole mission further.

Stand with blind and visually impaired people. Support practical safety, opportunities to participate and awareness that turns understanding into respectful action.