Wales Council of the Blind

Torch Trust

Description: Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. They provide Christian resources and activities for blind and partially sighted people worldwide. Services are offered to all who experience sight loss, of all faiths or none, and including those with sight loss who have other disabilities.

Weblink: http://www.torchtrust.org/

Tel: 01858 438260

Email: info@torchtrust.org

Category: Third/voluntary Sector


Services Provided

TorchTalk - Telephone friendship groups

To provide Christian friendship, support, encouragement and fun to people experiencing sight loss (especially those unable to easily access Christian and social activities) via Telephone Friendship Groups. It offers blind and partially sighted people the opportunity via the telephone to share the Scriptures together, pray together and fellowship together - all from the comfort of their own armchair!

Torch holidays & retreats

There are a variety of holidays on offer with a Christian ethos. Many of them happen at Torch's own Holiday and Retreat Centre in West Sussex. Other holidays are available elsewhere in the UK and abroad

Accessible Christian books and magazines

Torch stocks a wide range of Christian books, magazines, Bible reading notes and the Bible itself. They are available in audio, large print or braille. Most of their books are available to borrow from their library. Many items are also available to buy through their shop.

Sight Loss Friendly Church Resources

Torch Trust can help your church to become more aware of how to support people with sight loss. We can support you to become more accessible and more able to confidently engage everyone in your church, and those who would like to join.

Torch Trust audio book group

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm online to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library.

Torch Trust Tuesday Chat

The mid-week gathering. Meets at 11am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting.

Torch Trust coffee morning

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, starting at 10.45am online. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Events associated with this provider:

27th of November 2025

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

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Zoom Coffee Morning

Torch Trust, the Christian sight loss charity monthly, online coffee morning for those who are unable to visit its in-person event. The sessions will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting starts at 10:45am with some time to chat, this will be followed at 11am with an update on Torch news, and an opportunity to pray together for the work and ministry. For more information and to book a place, visit the Torch Trust website.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

4th of December 2025

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

16th of December 2025

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

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18th of December 2025

Torch Trust Christmas gathering (online)

It will be a time of fun and fellowship as Christmas approaches. There will be an opportunity to pause and reflect on what Advent means for us, and time for a quiz and some informal sharing. If you would like to join any of our groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

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25th of December 2025

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

Zoom Coffee Morning

Torch Trust, the Christian sight loss charity monthly, online coffee morning for those who are unable to visit its in-person event. The sessions will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting starts at 10:45am with some time to chat, this will be followed at 11am with an update on Torch news, and an opportunity to pray together for the work and ministry. For more information and to book a place, visit the Torch Trust website.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

1st of January 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

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20th of January 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

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22nd of January 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

Zoom Coffee Morning

Torch Trust, the Christian sight loss charity monthly, online coffee morning for those who are unable to visit its in-person event. The sessions will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting starts at 10:45am with some time to chat, this will be followed at 11am with an update on Torch news, and an opportunity to pray together for the work and ministry. For more information and to book a place, visit the Torch Trust website.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

5th of February 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

17th of February 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

26th of February 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

5th of March 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

17th of March 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

26th of March 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

2nd of April 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

21st of April 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

23rd of April 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

7th of May 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

19th of May 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

28th of May 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

4th of June 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

16th of June 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

25th of June 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

2nd of July 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

21st of July 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

23rd of July 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

6th of August 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

18th of August 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

27th of August 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

3rd of September 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

15th of September 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

24th of September 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

1st of October 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

20th of October 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

22nd of October 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

5th of November 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

17th of November 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

26th of November 2026

Torch Trust Coffee morning (online)

The Zoom Coffee Morning meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. It begins with some time to chat and enjoy fellowship, followed at 11am with a staff member giving an update on Torch news and facilitating a time to pray together for the work and ministry. It is a great opportunity to be encouraged by what God is doing. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

3rd of December 2026

Torch Trust audio book group (online)

The audio book group is for those who enjoy reading and would like to connect with others. There is a selection of books to choose from, and the group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 2pm to enjoy various titles available from the Torch library. For UK residents only. If you would like to join any of these groups, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust

15th of December 2026

Torch Trust Tuesday chat (online)

Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The aim of this group is to offer an ongoing, relaxed space for people to enjoy spending time together. It is for those who would like to get to know others, share experiences and ideas in an informal setting. If you would like to join this group, please contact Torch Trust Client Services on 01858 438260 or info@torchtrust.org.

Hosted by - Torch Trust