The Master's Zip Wire Challenge

The Master Spectacle Maker Fiona Anderson will be attempting an unconventional flight, via one of Europe's fastest zipwires, to raise money for the Spectacle Makers' Charity. Any money raised will be put towards establishing a new programme of bursaries that will support people with significant sight loss, providing a means to access educational and vocational training or to experience cultural, sporting and other leisure activities. 


The trustees of the Spectacle Makers' Charity carry out essential work and ensure support for projects and charities that ensure no one is left behind or excluded due to a vision impairment. They can only do that with the generosity of donors. Please consider giving regularly, with the knowledge that your donations will be making a real difference to children, adults and elderly people with sight loss and other disabilities. 

You can set up a standing order HERE. Make sure to fill out a gift aid form too.

Saturday 23 May 2026

Sponsor the Master!

The Master Fiona Anderson will be ditching her gown, badge in favour of a safety harness to zipwire across the Penrhyn quarry in north Wales, in aid of the Spectacle Makers' Charity. 

This is only possible with your support.  The Master is wishes to smash the record set by Past Master Liz Shilling's Master's Challenge, and raise over £8,000 to support the great work that the Charity does.  

£8,000 would mean at least 8 more bursaries to support dispensing opticians, orthoptists, optical imagers, ophthalmic assistants and nurses and optometrists of the future starting their degree or diploma courses across the UK this Autumn and help young ophthalmologists in training pursue fellowships and research projects to expand their own learning.

Click below to donate by debit or credit card to The Spectacle Makers’ Charity (registered charity in England & Wales no. 1186122). Please do remember to tick the box if you are a UK taxpayer and your donation would qualify for Gift Aid. That small tick in the box will boost the amount you give by 25%, at no extra cost to you. 

Thank you for all your good wishes and for your support.



Please note that the amount raised will update every 24 hours. You will receive an email receipt acknowledging your donation.

If you cannot view the donate form, please click the link above to donate via donorbox. 

You can also come and support Fiona in person! Spectacle Makers and supporters will be getting together at Penrhyn Quarry, on Saturday 23 May at about 1pm, ready for the Zip Wire starting at 1.15pm. Friends and family are very welcome to join in, and we encourage you to bring a small picnic and refreshments. Please note all attendees (even spectators) will be required to sign a waiver. Parking is not free at the venue. To let us know you'll be coming along, please visit the Zip Wire Challenge event page and register there: