Visibility

In the same year (1859) that Glasgow’s new water scheme opened bringing clean water from Loch Katrine to the city, the charity which is now Visibility first emerged as the ‘Society for Promoting Reading Among the Blind’. Prompted by a desire to alleviate the social distress brought about by sight loss, 34 Glasgow philanthropists set up a society ‘to have the blind visited, taught and supplied with the bible and other religious books free of charge’.

Although we have changed our name seven times over the last 150 years, our values and pioneering approach remain the same. Drawing on the experience of fifteen decades, visibility remains forward looking and innovative with an emphasis on encouraging people with sight loss to live full and independent lives.

To celebrate our 150^th birthday a number of special events and activities will take place throughout the year. Please come back and visit this page regularly to see what new events and photos have been added. 

Events Birthday Appeal