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PUBLISHED - 10th July 2026
For many blind and partially sighted people, a Torch Together holiday is far more than a break away. It is a chance to rest, build friendships, grow in faith and enjoy time in a welcoming Christian community. For some guests, it is the only holiday they are able to take all year.
That is why the Torch Bursary Fund is so important.
Launched in 2023, the fund has already supported 11 people to attend a Torch Together holiday who otherwise would not have been able to come, and we hope to support another 5 people this year. Guests applying for a bursary pay a small deposit and can then apply for support towards the remaining holiday cost. They may also apply for help with travel expenses, removing another barrier that can make holidays inaccessible.
Torch Together holidays are rooted in Christian fellowship, encouragement and care. Again and again, guests tell us how much these breaks mean to them.
One guest shared: “For me all the Torch holidays are a wonderful opportunity to recharge my spiritual batteries, relax, and be with like-minded Christian people. I was very impressed with the volunteers; as soon as we walked into the dining room for a meal someone would jump up, leave their food and help us… very selfless and inspiring behaviour.”
Another guest said: “It was another wonderful holiday! We enjoyed time with clients, staff and volunteers. Everyone went out of their way to care for each other.”
And another simply described it as: “It was such a lovely happy relaxed atmosphere. Everyone was friendly.”
The Bursary Fund also supports the volunteers who make these holidays possible. Volunteers are usually asked to pay half the holiday cost themselves, but not everyone can afford that. With help from the fund, dedicated volunteers can continue serving guests with compassion and practical support.
Every gift to the Bursary Fund helps more blind and partially sighted people experience friendship, faith, rest and renewal on a Torch holiday. It also ensures volunteers can keep giving their time and care.
Julie Jones, Client Services Team Leader, shares how the team operates day-to-day and what inspires our client-led approach… I joined Torch in July 2024 as a Client Services Advisor. Prior to that, I had been working for a Christian mission organisation on a temporary contract. I was on the hunt for my next role, when […]
Read moreWe’re very excited to have some new starters joining the Torch team – both of whom will have begun work by the time this issue reaches our lovely readers so please join us in saying a friendly hello to Dan and Joy. First up, Dan Stirling will be joining us on the 17th of August […]
Read moreThanks to the glowing reviews and touching comments we get from our holidaymakers, we know that Torch Together holidays offer a real lifeline and an opportunity for respite for people with sight loss across the UK. But we wanted to find out more about what keeps people coming back so we spoke with Rosemary Mawson […]
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