The annual appeal runs from November to mid-January with coverage of a chosen charity’s work and is this year in aid of Sightsavers, which aims to change the lives of some of the 39 million people in the world who are blind.
The free, two-day photography exhibition is open to the public and features a special selection of works by celebrated photographers such as Martin Parr, Tom Hunter, David Gould, Matt Cardy, Eamonn McCabe and Jane Bown. Sponsored by Standard Chartered, the event will conclude with a private auction hosted by Sothebys on 30 November, with over 20 photographs up for sale. Parties interested in placing a bid for any of the stunning photographs before the auction can complete a form at the gallery or online at www.ft.com/appeal from 21 November.
Photographs on display and up for auction include:
• A collage of 24 Formula 1 drivers signed by each driver taken by top sports photographer Andrew Hone
• Prints of Prince William and Kate Middleton in their wedding car, signed by the photographer
• Winner of the Royal Academy of the Arts Eyewitness Photography Competition 2011 - “Boy in the Water” by David Gould
• A black and white print of Herbie Hancock at The Royal Festival Hall taken by Eamon McCabe in 2000
• Photographs of Sightsavers work taken in Nigeria by FT photographer Charlie Bibby
Event details:
Gallery Address: Getty Images Gallery, 46 Eastcastle Street, London, WiW 8DX
Opening Times: 12pm-5.30pm on 29 November, 10am-3pm on 30 November
The impact of the appeal will be aided by Standard Chartered Bank, which has generously agreed to match all donations through its long-standing community investment programme, Seeing is Believing. This means that for every £1 donated another £1 will be given by Seeing is Believing, helping Sightsavers to bring vital eye services to some of the poorest communities in the world.
About Sightsavers:
Sightsavers is a registered UK charity (Registered charity numbers 207544 and SC038110) that works in more than 30 developing countries to prevent blindness, restore sight and advocate for social inclusion and equal rights for people who are blind and visually impaired.
There are 39 million blind people in the world; 80% of all blindness can be prevented or cured.
In the six decades since its foundation, Sightsavers has:
• Treated over 206.8 million people for blinding and potentially blinding conditions
• Carried out over 7.1 million operations to restore sight
• Trained almost 0.5 million primary eye care workers
• Carried out rehabilitation training to 91,000 people
