We have received a number of enquiries about the Charity Commission report regarding the Royal
National Institute of Blind People and therefore wish to make the position of BRIB clear. BRIB is an
independent charity and is not linked in any way to the RNIB. We have read the report from the
Charity Commission regarding the RNIB with interest to ensure that any learning points are acted
upon in our own capacity and that the failings outlined in the report are not present in our own
activities.
BRIB does not provide direct services to disabled people, instead providing financial support to
charities that do, and in particular to Queen Alexandra College and Focus Birmingham who are
linked charities. Both of these charities have excellent safeguarding records and are also reviewing
the report.