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UK Charities Quiz - St Dunstan's (Questions)

Discover St Dunstan’s and its work supporting people with sight loss. This quiz looks at why specialist charities exist and how they help people live with confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

It was first called the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Care Committee. It soon became widely known as St Dunstan’s, named after its first headquarters.

In Specialist Charities, St Dunstan’s is associated with supporting people affected by sight loss, especially within Armed Forces communities. Charities like this can provide rehabilitation, practical advice, and training that help people stay independent and connected.

Key Terms

Rehabilitation: Support and training that helps someone build skills again after illness or injury.
Independence: Being able to manage daily life tasks safely, with as much control as possible.
Accessibility: Changes that make places, services, or information easier to use for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does St Dunstan’s help people with?

St Dunstan’s is linked with support for people affected by sight loss, including rehabilitation and practical help that can improve everyday independence.

How can a sight loss charity support independence?

A sight loss charity can support independence by teaching safe mobility skills, offering assistive technology advice, and helping people adapt their home routines.

What is the difference between rehabilitation and medical treatment?

Medical treatment focuses on health care, while rehabilitation focuses on learning strategies and skills that help someone cope with changes and live well day to day.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

During which war was the organisation St Dunstan's founded?

[ ]	The Crimean War
[ ]	The Great War 1914-1918
[ ]	World War II 1939-1945
[ ]	The Korean War

2.

St Dunstan's cares for ex-Service men and women who have which disability?

[ ]	Deafness
[ ]	Extreme old age
[ ]	Inability to walk
[ ]	Visual impairment

3.

Who was the founder of St Dunstan's?

[ ]	Field Marshal Douglas Haig
[ ]	King George V
[ ]	Sir Arthur Pearson
[ ]	The Right Honourable David Lloyd George

4.

How many men and women are currently being helped by St Dunstan's including a number who were injured in Iraq and Afghanistan?

[ ]	Between 100 and 200
[ ]	Between 200 and 500
[ ]	Between 500 and 1000
[ ]	More than 3000

5.

In addition to training Centres at Ovingdean near Brighton and Sheffield, new facilities became available in which Welsh sea-side resort in 2011?

[ ]	Barmouth
[ ]	Llandudno
[ ]	Pwllheli
[ ]	Rhyl

6.

Since the year 1945 St Dunstan's has cared for visually impaired ex-Service men and women who have served in how many overseas conflicts?

[ ]	4
[ ]	5
[ ]	6
[ ]	More than 6

7.

How old was the youngest beneficiary of St Dunstan's?

[ ]	13 years old
[ ]	15 years old
[ ]	17 years old
[ ]	19 years old

8.

Henry Allingham, St Dunstans’ oldest ever beneficiary, died in July 2009. How old was he?

[ ]	97 years old
[ ]	101 years old
[ ]	109 years old
[ ]	113 years old

9.

Who is St Dunstans’ royal patron?

[ ]	Sophie, Countess of Wessex
[ ]	King Charles III
[ ]	Prince William, the Prince of Wales
[ ]	Princess Anne, the Princess Royal

10.

In what sort of activities are beneficiaries able to participate at the rehabilitation and training Centres and in fund-raising events?

[ ]	Dancing, cookery, indoor bowling, art and craft work, Bingo and story writing
[ ]	Golf, archery, swimming, skiing and ten pin bowling
[ ]	Marathons, half Marathons, hot-air ballooning, motor-cycling, deep-sea-diving, cycling and free-fall parachute jumping
[ ]	All the above

Find more information at the Blind Veterans UK website. Many thanks to Mr Harry Beevers at St Dunstan's.

UK Charities Quiz - St Dunstan's (Answers)

1.

During which war was the organisation St Dunstan's founded?

[ ]	The Crimean War
[x]	The Great War 1914-1918
[ ]	World War II 1939-1945
[ ]	The Korean War

The Great War 1914-1918 in the year 1915

2.

St Dunstan's cares for ex-Service men and women who have which disability?

[ ]	Deafness
[ ]	Extreme old age
[ ]	Inability to walk
[x]	Visual impairment

3.

Who was the founder of St Dunstan's?

[ ]	Field Marshal Douglas Haig
[ ]	King George V
[x]	Sir Arthur Pearson
[ ]	The Right Honourable David Lloyd George

Sir Arthur Pearson, the former newspaper magnate who founded the 'Daily Express' newspaper

4.

How many men and women are currently being helped by St Dunstan's including a number who were injured in Iraq and Afghanistan?

[ ]	Between 100 and 200
[ ]	Between 200 and 500
[ ]	Between 500 and 1000
[x]	More than 3000

5.

In addition to training Centres at Ovingdean near Brighton and Sheffield, new facilities became available in which Welsh sea-side resort in 2011?

[ ]	Barmouth
[x]	Llandudno
[ ]	Pwllheli
[ ]	Rhyl

6.

Since the year 1945 St Dunstan's has cared for visually impaired ex-Service men and women who have served in how many overseas conflicts?

[ ]	4
[ ]	5
[ ]	6
[x]	More than 6

These include Korea, Malaya, Suez, Palestine, Aden, Cyprus, East Africa, Northern Ireland, Falklands, Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq

7.

How old was the youngest beneficiary of St Dunstan's?

[x]	13 years old
[ ]	15 years old
[ ]	17 years old
[ ]	19 years old

He was a cadet

8.

Henry Allingham, St Dunstans’ oldest ever beneficiary, died in July 2009. How old was he?

[ ]	97 years old
[ ]	101 years old
[ ]	109 years old
[x]	113 years old

He served in the war of 1914-1918 and joined the R.A.F. on April 1st 1918

9.

Who is St Dunstans’ royal patron?

[x]	Sophie, Countess of Wessex
[ ]	King Charles III
[ ]	Prince William, the Prince of Wales
[ ]	Princess Anne, the Princess Royal

10.

In what sort of activities are beneficiaries able to participate at the rehabilitation and training Centres and in fund-raising events?

[ ]	Dancing, cookery, indoor bowling, art and craft work, Bingo and story writing
[ ]	Golf, archery, swimming, skiing and ten pin bowling
[ ]	Marathons, half Marathons, hot-air ballooning, motor-cycling, deep-sea-diving, cycling and free-fall parachute jumping
[x]	All the above