Blind Veterans UK was founded more than 100 years ago to support those blinded in the First World War. Now, the charity supports veterans regardless of when they served or how they lost their sight. ‘Victory over blindness’ is a phrase first used by the founder, Sir Arthur Pearson, and continues to guide the charity’s principles. They supported more than 3,000 WW1 blind veterans with rehabilitation and training allowing them to achieve victory over blindness.