We are based at Ashville Lodge in Ashville Road, Birkenhead and the centre is open from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.  

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New Logo: Edward Lamb of Dupe Creative Design and photography has created a brand new identity for the Wirral Society of The Blind and Partially Sighted.  This new logo has been launched to become the recognised symbol of the Society.  Ed began by looking at existing Charity Logos with the aim of raising the profile of the WSBPS, and to be able to stand alongside the bigger organisations on an equal footing.  Much of Eds research focussed on sight tests and the eye itself.  The final symbol has been chosen to represent an eye test image, a human iris and a sun flare.  It is intended to highlight the direct link with vision that the WSBPS has as well as representing the energy, hope and optimism that the Charity instils in all of its members. To see the story of our logo development click on the link http://www.dupecreative.com and select blog.

Buy A Brick: We have launched a Capital appeal to raise funds for a purpose built training and development unit equipped with specialised low vision aids and computer software.  This will open up a world of opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to pursue training courses in ICT.  If you would like to help, visit our Brick Appeal page and help us to build the wall.  We thank you sincerely for any donation you make to  us which will add to the £2000 raised so far.

The following article appears courtesy of Wirral News:-

Society Seeks Support For Extension Project

Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted needs your help to raise £140,000 to build its extension at Ashville Lodge, Birkenhead. The organisation has been joined by West Kirby and Wirral Lions clubs and wants Wirral News readers to donate as much money as they can towards their building fund. WSBPS have got £55,000 so far and any money raised in this development appeal will be doubled by a grant from the Lions’ International Association.

Joan Elliot, of West Kirby Lions, said, “We raise lots of money and distribute that money to whoever needs it. Some of our latest projects have included the Christmas Star Appeal, which managed to gather lots of toys for underprivileged children in Wirral. We feel this WSBPS development fund is very important so we have decided to support them fully and want everyone to help us”.

When this £140,000 target is reached the society can extend its services. 
Lynne Sedgwick, development officer and fundraising officer at Ashville Lodge, said, “Our aim is to offer more ICT training which could open employment doors for blind and partially sighted people. We would also like to offer more arts and crafts and extend our audio library. We are the only organisation in Wirral offering this support and we want to make sure we have the best and most accessible facilities available. We cater for all age groups and levels and want to become a real centre of excellence for our 20th anniversary this year”

There is currently around 3,000 people registered blind living in Wirral but the society thinks there are even more unregistered.

Lynne added, “We average about 100 people a week and at the moment can get very cramped. This extension will allow more people to access our services”.

To help the lodge reach its £140,000 target, call 652 8877.

Registered Charity: 703123