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Visably

Also known as: British Wireless for the Blind Fund, Wireless Fund / Wireless for the Blind / Bwbf

The object of the Charity is the relief of those eligible to be registered blind or partially sighted in the British Isles in such a way that the as the trustees see fit. This includes the provision of equipment and services, in accordance with its Memorandum of Association

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Charity is the relief of those eligible to be registered blind or partially sighted in the British Isles in such a way that the as the trustees see fit. This includes the provision of equipment and services, in accordance with its Memorandum of Association

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
£758,176
Latest Expenditure
£1,452,861

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 137.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 29.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £694,481
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £3,970
Investments £59,725
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,041,007
Raising Funds £411,854
Governance £17,490
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
£758,176
£1,452,861£1,041,007£2,682,765£190,67010 / 8
2024
£872,275
£1,618,522£1,174,079£3,168,954£717,31312 / 10
2023
£1,088,633
£1,683,475£1,265,390£3,687,534£3,562,91712 / 40
2022
£1,642,407
£1,550,502£1,144,400£4,079,163£3,962,58713 / 85
2021
£1,162,116
£1,472,942£1,167,144£4,269,938£4,269,93813 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Visably

What does Visably do?

The object of the Charity is the relief of those eligible to be registered blind or partially sighted in the British Isles in such a way that the as the trustees see fit. This includes the provision of equipment and services, in accordance with its Memorandum of Association

How much income did Visably report in 2025?

Visably reported total income of £758k and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Visably registered as a charity?

Visably was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1999 as charity number 1078287. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Visably?

Visably is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Brace. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Visably operate?

Visably operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Visably a registered charity?

Yes — Visably is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078287.

Details

Address
5 The Beech Tree
Elmhurst Business Park
Lichfield
WS13 8EX
Registration Date
19 November 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3965622
Charity Number
1078287

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Trustees

Michael Brace Chair
Alex Froom
Alicia Coghlan
JASON CHARLES DOMINIC MOWE
John Biggs
John Patrick Beesley
Quentin Howard
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • British Wireless for the Blind Fund
  • Wireless Fund / Wireless for the Blind / Bwbf

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30 July 2026
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