Fundraising
QAC Fundraising
Registered charity number 1065794
QAC has provided education and training for visually impaired people since 1903. Originally part of the Birmingham Royal Institution for the Blind founded 1847, it has been an independent registered charity since 1997.
How is QAC funded?
Student fees, individual to each application, are funded by the Local Authority, Residential Training Unit of the Department for Work and Pensions and Jobcentre Plus.
Although fees cover tuition, accommodation and staffing costs, they, do not cover major capital projects or much needed items of equipment and resources. We rely on the generosity of friends and supporters to help provide such resources, help with campus developments and open up new opportunities to our students.
Why support QAC?
QAC is more than a college. As well as offering supported routes into education and employment, we provide practical and emotional support for all students, from vision and mobility aids to counselling.
Through what we do, students are able to develop skills, confidence and independence in a fun, safe environment.
Your help and support, however large or small, can make a big difference. There are various projects which we have successfully fundraised for including equipment and resources such as college radio, student based projects including sports sessions and dance workshops and capital projects to buy and develop new facilities such as our onsite student café and the iSpot Sensory Room.
Contact Us
For any queries, if you require any further information on our fundraising initiatives or if you would like to get involved, please contact the Fundraising team either by calling 0121 428 5064 or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk
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Choose how you would like to receive QAC Fundraising communications by downloading and completing the form attached below! Once completed, please return the form via email to fundraising@qac.ac.uk
What the students say
QAC has helped me accept myself and grow my skills in many areas, including Art and Design. I've achieved many milestones here that I never thought possible!
Beth - 19
Art and Design Student

Latest News
Latest Events
- Start of the Spring Term - Wednesday 9th January 2019
- Half Term: Monday 18th February - Tuesday 26th February 2019
- Information Day for Professionals - Thursday 28th February 2019
- Open Day for Potential Students/Families - Thursday 7th March 2019
- Open Evening for Potential Students/Families – Tuesday 26th March 2019