Giving support and
raising awareness

RNC's President / RNC's Patron

The Royal National College for the Blind has had a long association with both its President and Patron and we are hugely grateful for the support and the awareness they raise of the College's life-changing work.

Patron: HRH The former Prince of Wales

RNC's Patron, His Royal Highness Prince Charles

The Royal National College for the Blind is proud to have held a long connection with the royal family.

Queen Victoria was the College’s original patron, with HRH the former Prince of Wales, taking up the patronage in 1997.

In 1979 Prince Charles paid a flying visit to Hereford to informally re-open the College following its move from Shrewsbury to Hereford. It literally was a 'flying' visit as the former Prince of Wales piloted his own helicopter to attend the 90 minute visit. A more detailed account of the visit can be read here.

President: The Hon Mrs Jessica White

RNC's President, The honourable Mrs Jessica White

The Hon Mrs Jessica White is The Royal National College for the Blind's President.

A great supporter of the College, Mrs White often presides over the annual 'Celebration of Achievement' awards.

Vice President: The Rt Hon the Lord David Blunkett

Vice President: Professor Tamar Thompson OBE

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Vice President: The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

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Vice President: His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York

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Contact us 01432 265 725 (Main reception)
01432 376 621 (Student enquiries)

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

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Visit us at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT

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