the royal national college for the blind
Hereford
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK’s
leading specialist residential college of further education for people with a
visual impairment. Since 1872, we have been building on our expertise and
successes, which enable the College to offer a variety of products and services
to a diverse audience. It’s not all about education for the 100 or so students
who come through our doors each year. We also offer specialist training and
support to businesses, universities and other education providers, and
specialist professionals working with visually impaired people. From
philanthropic beginnings in London to Shropshire, via a brief stay in Kent as
World War II broke, to finally settling in Hereford, RNC has remained a beacon
for people with a variety of visual impairments to increase their independence,
build confidence and to learn academically, vocationally and socially. The
College is proud of its 150 year history and of the pioneering work it continues
to do, including sports, lobbying, work based learning and independent living
skills. Partnerships with key organisations, businesses and individuals enables
the student body to participate in a range of activities from Duke of Edinburgh
Awards to national elite sports events – amazing experiences that students tell
us really add to and change their lives. RNC is also home to community and
commercial enterprises, each of which stems from and feeds back into the
students’ learning experience. Please visit the pages on Our Services for more
information, as well as finding out what our charitable fundraising aims are in
the Supporting RNC section of the website.
