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About Aniridia Network

A charity support group for people with the genetic visual impairment aniridia and their families in the UK and Ireland. Our vision is that people with/associated with aniridia are hopeful, confident, supported and well informed regarding aniridia. Founded in 2000. First registered as a charity in 2011 and fully in 2018.

Conference 2025

“I found it very informative and took things from each of the talks that I feel like could use going forward to inform my own family and myself when dealing with our healthcare” Attendee Our main event of the year … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting 2025

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Aniridia Network, a charitable incorporated organisation, was held online on 1/11/2025. Read minutes and watch a video. Continue reading →

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2025 Volunteer Awards

We would be nothing with the lovely people who use their skills in their spare time to do our charitabke deeds. We are very appreciative of the efforts of all our volunteers and hence what they get done for our … Continue reading →

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Annual Report 2024-2025

Read details of what our officials, members and supporters did as well our finances between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 in the Aniridia Network Annual Report for 2024/25. Key points After a year with none, 2 people did fundraising … Continue reading →

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Shape the RNIB aniridia factsheet

We have an opportunity to make what RNIB publishes about aniridia as good as possible. They want your valuable input on their online information. Read and critique it. What is needed RNIB maintains details on its website about various eye … Continue reading →

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WAGR Weekend 2025

Several of our members affected by WAGR enjoyed meeting in Sussex recently Parents Aaron and Michelle brilliantly organised the 2 day event with International WAGR Syndrome Association (IWSA). Aniridia Network trustee James went along to speak with people and fly our flag. Nearly everyone with WAGR has aniridia. Continue reading →

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New Medical Advisors

We have appointed two distinguished medical experts to continue our support for the aniridia community. Mr John Brookes and Professor Mariya Moosajee are now our medical advisors, ready to respond to enquiries from our members and their families. Both are … Continue reading →

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Skydive total soars to over £960

Oliver, who has aniridia, celebrated his 18th birthday by leaping out of a plane to raise money for Aniridia Network. To mark becoming adult, Oliver took the skies for a tandem parachute jump. He got friends and family to sponsor … Continue reading →

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Apply for our 2nd grant for UK aniridia research

Apply for a £15k grant to collect preliminary/pilot data for later research into congenital aniridia. Continue reading →

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Kiltwalk raises £1022

The feet of a Scottish family achieved the feat of earning over a thousand pounds for our charity. They took part in the 14.5 mile ‘Big Stroll’ Kiltwalk in Glasgow, starting at Clydebank and at Balloch. They were inspired by … Continue reading →

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