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Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People

Also known as: Liverpool Voluntary Society for the Blind, Liverpool Voluntary Society for the Blind (incorporated), Lvsb

To offer assessment and rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people accross Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton. Hold the register of blind and partially sighted people on behalf of the local authority. Offer a training and transcription service to outside agencies. Offer health and social activities to service users.

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Activities & Mission

To offer assessment and rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people accross Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton. Hold the register of blind and partially sighted people on behalf of the local authority. Offer a training and transcription service to outside agencies. Offer health and social activities to service users.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£574,879
Latest Expenditure
£578,039

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 132). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £73,642
Charitable Activities £470,736
Other Trading £24,907
Investments £2,346
Other Income £3,248

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £520,940
Raising Funds £57,099
Governance £34,072
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£574,879
£578,039£520,940£1,341,356£450,55130 / 65
2021
£1,573,349
£1,329,824£1,226,292£1,076,813£1,076,81330 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People

What does Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People do?

To offer assessment and rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people accross Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton. Hold the register of blind and partially sighted people on behalf of the local authority. Offer a training and transcription service to outside agencies. Offer health and social activities to service users.

How much income did Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People report in 2025?

Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People reported total income of £575k and reported expenditure of £578k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People?

Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People has a program ratio of 90.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 132 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People registered as a charity?

Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 1963 as charity number 222798. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People?

Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gill Hayes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People operate?

Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People operates across 3 areas: Knowsley, Liverpool City and Sefton.

Is Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People a registered charity?

Yes — Bradbury Fields Services For Blind And Partially Sighted People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222798.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 September 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
222798
Charity Number
222798

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Trustees

Gill Hayes Chair
Angela O'Brien
Edward Robinson
GERALDINE BOUNDS
JEAN COLLINS
Julie Lee
Also governs 1 other charity
Matthew Hughes-Paton
Paula Hanford
Richard Cole FCA
William Tudor Mansel ROBERTS

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Liverpool Voluntary Society for the Blind
  • Liverpool Voluntary Society for the Blind (incorporated)
  • Lvsb

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9 November 2026
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