Your gateway to
an independent future

A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment

Welcome toThe Royal National College
for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford The UK's leading college for further education and training for the visually impaired.

Being a national centre of expertise for young people with visual impairment, RNC provides a broad curriculum which is underpinned by specialist skills for life. The College experience is more than vocational and academic qualifications. It's about achievement beyond the classroom - developing self-confidence, personal independence and communication skills that are needed for the future.

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At RNC, every student increases their independence across all aspects of their life. You will gain skills to help you study, live and work independently. From personal and social development, IT, Braille and mobility to independent living skills such as cooking, laundry and managing your finances.

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27-28 Jun | EE Disability FA Cup at St George's Park

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18 Jul | England Talent Day Read more Go 06-07 Aug | The Ultimate Camp Out: Create, Play, Explore Read more Go 13 Aug | A Level Results Day 2026 Read more Go

Cyclists brave the heat in ‘Hereford 50’ bike ride to raise funds for RNC Posted June 09 2026 On Sunday 24 May, one of the hottest days of the year so far, a group of 28 cyclists took to the roads of Herefordshire for the ‘Hereford 50’ bike ride. Organised by longtime friend of the College Robin Stephens, the event raised a magnificent £7,382.05, including Gift Aid, to support the work of the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). Read more Go

Pryvit! Posted June 08 2026 Read more Go RNC Hereford dominates at home to retain top spot of European Blind Football League Posted June 01 2026 Read more Go

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

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

Press and media enquiries to:
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Visit us at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT

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