Action For Blind People
Also known as: London Association for the Blind, Surrey Association for the General Welfare of the Blind
Action for Blind People support blind and partially sighted people in the United Kingdom. This can mean helping them to find or keep a job, deal with housing issues, helping them to go on holiday, providing sports clubs for visually impaired children, and other services for visually impaired children and their families or providing vital information in the heart of communities.
Activities & Mission
Action for Blind People support blind and partially sighted people in the United Kingdom. This can mean helping them to find or keep a job, deal with housing issues, helping them to go on holiday, providing sports clubs for visually impaired children, and other services for visually impaired children and their families or providing vital information in the heart of communities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,863,000 | £5,863,000 | £5,863,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,892,000 | £5,892,000 | £5,892,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,296,000 | £3,296,000 | £10,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £7,038,000 | £7,038,000 | £7,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,679,000 | £5,679,000 | £8,000 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action For Blind People
What does Action For Blind People do?
Action for Blind People support blind and partially sighted people in the United Kingdom. This can mean helping them to find or keep a job, deal with housing issues, helping them to go on holiday, providing sports clubs for visually impaired children, and other services for visually impaired children and their families or providing vital information in the heart of communities.
How much income did Action For Blind People report in 2025?
Action For Blind People reported total income of £5.86m and reported expenditure of £5.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action For Blind People?
Action For Blind People has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action For Blind People registered as a charity?
Action For Blind People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 205913. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Action For Blind People?
Action For Blind People is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action For Blind People operate?
Action For Blind People operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Action For Blind People a registered charity?
Yes — Action For Blind People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205913.
Details
Grimaldi Building
154A Pentonville Road
London
N1 9JE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- London Association for the Blind
- Surrey Association for the General Welfare of the Blind
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated