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...
Albinism Fellowship Fun Day, Saturday 9th May 2026, 1:30-5:30pm
We're delighted to be joining the Albinism Fellowship at their Family Fun Day on Saturday 9th May at Pavilion on the Park, Eastleigh, SO50 9LH.
This community event will include a talk from Paralympian Adam Knott, a Q&A session with Drs Jay Self and Helena Lee, a mobile animal encounter, slime making activities, soft play and a sensory tent - plus cakes and goodies included in the day! Tickets are £10 per family (up to 6 people) or £5 for two people and can be booked in advance here: Albinism Fellowship Event
Little Court Garden Party, Thursday 11th June 2026, 6:30-8:30pm
Join us for a beautiful summer evening evening of fizz and canapés in the delightful garden setting of Little Court, generously hosted by Mrs Patricia Elkington.
Enjoy exclusive access to the stunning National Garden Scheme grounds, meet members of the vision research team, and take part in a raffle with local prizes. You might even spot a bantam or two!
The evening includes a short talk by Professor Lotery, with plenty of time to chat with the Gift of Sight team.
Date: Thursday 11th June 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Venue: Little Court, Crawley, Winchester, SO21 2PU
Tickets are £20 per person - please book yours here: Little Court Evening Party Booking Form
Take on an Ultra Challenge for Gift of Sight in 2026 - the UK’s No 1 Series of treks & trail runs!
Take on a challenge at your pace and fundraise for Gift of Sight - University of Southampton - now a listed charity! Whether along a stunning coastline or on trails through magnificent countryside, you’ll get full support all the way–including plenty of food & drink, medics & massage, camaraderie, a medal & T shirt - and an amazing sense of achievement. With 20 events to choose from, and distance options ranging from 10km up to the full 100km–there’s an Ultra Challenge waiting for you in 2026.
Visit this link for the full list of events to choose from.
Please support our fundraising champions!
Baby Gracie’s parents have been organising an amazing series of activities throughout March and April in the Liverpool area to raise funds for both Gift of Sight and the Albinism Fellowship - from darts and football tournaments to mountain climbs! Visit: www.gofundme.com/albinism-little-gracie
Michael Hiden is also taking on an incredible challenge: running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours on Friday 15th May. He is aiming to raise £4,818, a figure that represents the 48 miles he’ll run and the 18 eye procedures his partner has undergone so far. Please read his story here: www.justgiving.com/page/michael-hiden-runs
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, 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 (02380 599073) or Jennie (02380 5995924).
