Blind Veterans UK
Also known as: St Dunstan's
We help blind or vision impaired men and women who have served in the UK Armed Forces, and who meet our criteria, by giving the emotional and practical support they require to overcome the challenges they face to discover a life beyond blindness. All blind veterans should have access to the finest quality of services to help them discover life beyond sight loss.
Activities & Mission
We help blind or vision impaired men and women who have served in the UK Armed Forces, and who meet our criteria, by giving the emotional and practical support they require to overcome the challenges they face to discover a life beyond blindness. All blind veterans should have access to the finest quality of services to help them discover life beyond sight loss.
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 99% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 188). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Health charities with income over £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 | £27,769,000 | £42,040,000 | £36,709,000 | £145,117,000 | £42,000,000 | 400 / 942 |
| 2024 | £29,761,000 | £36,292,000 | £30,593,000 | £156,897,000 | £110,149,000 | 425 / 1048 |
| 2023 | £37,952,000 | £34,978,000 | £29,282,000 | £140,588,000 | £106,794,000 | 481 / 1006 |
| 2022 | £28,827,000 | £32,021,000 | £26,966,000 | £134,163,000 | £105,741,000 | 475 / 2128 |
| 2021 | £27,525,000 | £33,062,000 | £26,361,000 | £125,217,000 | £96,332,000 | 564 / 1081 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blind Veterans UK
What does Blind Veterans UK do?
We help blind or vision impaired men and women who have served in the UK Armed Forces, and who meet our criteria, by giving the emotional and practical support they require to overcome the challenges they face to discover a life beyond blindness. All blind veterans should have access to the finest quality of services to help them discover life beyond sight loss.
How much income did Blind Veterans UK report in 2025?
Blind Veterans UK reported total income of £27.77m and reported expenditure of £42.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blind Veterans UK?
Blind Veterans UK has a program ratio of 132.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 188 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blind Veterans UK registered as a charity?
Blind Veterans UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1962 as charity number 216227. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Blind Veterans UK?
Blind Veterans UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Giles Robert Peel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blind Veterans UK operate?
Blind Veterans UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Blind Veterans UK a registered charity?
Yes — Blind Veterans UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216227.
Details
3 Queen Square
LONDON
WC1N 3AR
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- St Dunstan's
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
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