The Greater London Fund for the Blind is a British
charity
Charity may refer to:
Giving
* Charitable organization or charity, a non-profit organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being of persons
* Charity (practice), the practice of being benevolent, giving and sharing
* Ch ...
. It was formed in 1921 by Sir
Arthur Pearson Arthur Pearson may refer to:
* Arthur Pearson (British politician) (1897–1980), British Labour Party Member of Parliament for Pontypridd, 1938–1970
* Sir Arthur Pearson, 1st Baronet (1866–1921), British newspaper magnate and publisher
* Arthu ...
to co-ordinate the raising of funds to improve the lives of
blind and
visually impaired
Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment, is a medical definition primarily measured based on an individual's better eye visual acuity; in the absence of treatment such as correctable eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment†...
people in
London
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.
It runs an annual
Geranium Day appeal, and operates a chain of Geranium shops in
Greater London
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*Greater than, in inequality (mathematics), inequality
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. It is based at 12 Whitehorse Mews, on
Westminster Bridge Road
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.
External links
Official website*
Organizations established in 1921
Charities based in London
1921 establishments in England
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