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Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis)

BASIS provides emotional and practical support to visually impaired people in South Essex. We do this through equipment demonstration at our Resource Centre, home visit assessments, befriending services, social activity groups and providing support at the local eye clinic.

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Activities & Mission

BASIS provides emotional and practical support to visually impaired people in South Essex. We do this through equipment demonstration at our Resource Centre, home visit assessments, befriending services, social activity groups and providing support at the local eye clinic.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£219,960
Latest Expenditure
£198,532

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 90.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£219,960
£198,5320 / 35
2024
£187,108
£183,5500 / 35
2023
£127,956
£135,0040 / 35
2022
£121,762
£124,7100 / 38
2021
£265,515
£116,4710 / 35

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Frequently asked questions about Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis)

What does Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) do?

BASIS provides emotional and practical support to visually impaired people in South Essex. We do this through equipment demonstration at our Resource Centre, home visit assessments, befriending services, social activity groups and providing support at the local eye clinic.

How much income did Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) report in 2025?

Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) reported total income of £220k and reported expenditure of £199k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) registered as a charity?

Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2020 as charity number 1188583. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis)?

Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is June Maylin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) operate?

Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) a registered charity?

Yes — Blind And Sight Impaired Society (basis) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188583.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5157134
Charity Number
1188583

Trustees

June Maylin Chair
Alastair Rogers
Cliff Carter
Stephen Foggo

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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