St Dunstan's

St Dunstan's

St Dunstan's is a charity providing support, rehabilitation and respite care to blind ex-service personnel of the British Armed Forces. St Dunstan's has an office in London and its National Centre is based in Ovingdean, near Brighton.

Description

St Dunstan's is a charity providing support, rehabilitation and respite care to blind ex-service personnel of the British Armed Forces.

History

St Dunstan's was founded in 1915 by Arthur Pearson, who had himself lost his sight due to glaucoma. As a result of the increasing numbers of British soldiers returnining from the front lines during the First World War suffering from blindness, Pearson established a hostel for these soldiers. His intention was that, with training and assistance, the former soldiers could go on to lead productive lives and would not have to depend on charity. On his death in 1922 the Chairmanship fell to Ian Fraser, who was blinded in the war, and held the post for 52 years.

Activities

St Dunstan's provides assistance to both former service personnel and to their families.

References

* [http://www.st-dunstans.org.uk St Dunstan's Web Site]


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