Blindaid
Also known as: Metropolitan Society for the Blind
Community Sight Support Service: An outreach service for blind and visually impaired people residing in the 12 inner London boroughs to alleviate social isolation and provide practical support Also: Telephone Support and Community ProjectsShare London Project - volunteers facilitate social outings in LondonSmall grants for aids and equipment to facilitate independent living
Activities & Mission
Community Sight Support Service: An outreach service for blind and visually impaired people residing in the 12 inner London boroughs to alleviate social isolation and provide practical support Also: Telephone Support and Community ProjectsShare London Project - volunteers facilitate social outings in LondonSmall grants for aids and equipment to facilitate independent living
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 97% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £407,700 | £682,712 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2023 | £344,182 | £969,997 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2022 | £223,012 | £747,271 | 0 / 136 | |||
| 2021 | £285,012 | £729,622 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2020 | £580,846 | £810,484 | £753,328 | £2,847,624 | £2,380,519 | 20 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blindaid
What does Blindaid do?
Community Sight Support Service: An outreach service for blind and visually impaired people residing in the 12 inner London boroughs to alleviate social isolation and provide practical support Also: Telephone Support and Community ProjectsShare London Project - volunteers facilitate social outings in LondonSmall grants for aids and equipment to facilitate independent living
How much income did Blindaid report in 2024?
Blindaid reported total income of £408k and reported expenditure of £683k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blindaid?
Blindaid has a program ratio of 129.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blindaid registered as a charity?
Blindaid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 1971 as charity number 262119. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Blindaid?
Blindaid is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ajay Rawal. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blindaid operate?
Blindaid operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blindaid a registered charity?
Yes — Blindaid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262119.
Details
Office 44
A30bc
Higher Stockley Mead
OKEHAMPTON
Devon
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Metropolitan Society for the Blind
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated