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Blind Children UK

Also known as: Help the Blind, National Blind Children's Society, N.b.c.s.

Support of visually impaired children, their families & helpers by providing the 5 key services of Family support, Educational advocacy, I/T support & equipment, Holidays & activities & Large print books.

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Activities & Mission

Support of visually impaired children, their families & helpers by providing the 5 key services of Family support, Educational advocacy, I/T support & equipment, Holidays & activities & Large print books.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£316,000
Latest Expenditure
£316,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 0.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £631,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £0
Raising Funds £8,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £623,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£316,000
£316,0000 / 0
2023
£311,000
£311,0000 / 0
2022
£631,000
£631,000£0£298,000£298,0000 / 0
2021
£534,000
£534,000£0£298,000£298,0000 / 0
2020
£372,000
£372,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blind Children UK

What does Blind Children UK do?

Support of visually impaired children, their families & helpers by providing the 5 key services of Family support, Educational advocacy, I/T support & equipment, Holidays & activities & Large print books.

How much income did Blind Children UK report in 2024?

Blind Children UK reported total income of £316k and reported expenditure of £316k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blind Children UK registered as a charity?

Blind Children UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 1996 as charity number 1051607. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Blind Children UK?

Blind Children UK is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Ranjit Sondhi. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blind Children UK operate?

Blind Children UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Blind Children UK a registered charity?

Yes — Blind Children UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051607.

Details

Address
Hillfields
Reading Road
Burghfield Common
READING
RG7 3YG
Registration Date
4 January 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051607
Charity Number
1051607

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Trustees

Dr Ranjit Sondhi Chair
Catherine Mary Crofts

Also Known As

  • Help the Blind
  • National Blind Children's Society
  • N.b.c.s.
  • National Blind Children's Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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