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British Blind Sport

At British Blind Sport, we help blind and partially sighted people get active and play sport. We encourage adults and children to participate in activities at all levels, from grassroots to the Paralympic Games.

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Activities & Mission

At British Blind Sport, we help blind and partially sighted people get active and play sport. We encourage adults and children to participate in activities at all levels, from grassroots to the Paralympic Games.

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
£526,270
Latest Expenditure
£475,283

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £233,297
Charitable Activities £291,800
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,173
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £456,636
Raising Funds £18,647
Governance £1,380
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Torch Trophy Trust (organisation 306115)
  • Asset transfer in in 2018 — British Blind Sport (organisation 271500)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£526,270
£475,283£456,636£386,124£309,8789 / 42
2024
£624,760
£533,742£524,888£335,137£276,69011 / 102
2023
£1,011,170
£958,694£949,851£244,119£46,59911 / 82
2021
£413,377
£411,5740 / 45
2020
£320,182
£324,3120 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Blind Sport

What does British Blind Sport do?

At British Blind Sport, we help blind and partially sighted people get active and play sport. We encourage adults and children to participate in activities at all levels, from grassroots to the Paralympic Games.

How much income did British Blind Sport report in 2025?

British Blind Sport reported total income of £526k and reported expenditure of £475k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Blind Sport registered as a charity?

British Blind Sport was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 2016 as charity number 1168093. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs British Blind Sport?

British Blind Sport is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS SALLY BARKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Blind Sport operate?

British Blind Sport operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Blind Sport a registered charity?

Yes — British Blind Sport is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168093.

Details

Address
19 COVENTRY ROAD
CUBBINGTON
LEAMINGTON SPA
WARWICKSHIRE
CV32 7JN
Registration Date
7 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5084128
Charity Number
1168093

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Trustees

MRS SALLY BARKER Chair
Adrain Davies
Joelle Carlton-Conway
Louise Assioun
Mathew Pounder
Monica Smith
Richard Moon
Sophie Lois Fairclough
Yhaya Pandor

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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