Bucksvision
Also known as: Buckinghamshire Association for the Blind; Bab
To promote the better education, training, employment and welfare of blind and partially sighted people and people with sensory disabilities other than visual impairment, and generally watch over and protect the interests of such people and to prevent blindness.Operating throughout Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes; including 12 social clubs, art and craft groups, walking, bowls, and fitness.
Activities & Mission
To promote the better education, training, employment and welfare of blind and partially sighted people and people with sensory disabilities other than visual impairment, and generally watch over and protect the interests of such people and to prevent blindness.Operating throughout Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes; including 12 social clubs, art and craft groups, walking, bowls, and fitness.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Health 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 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 2025 — Milton Keynes Reader Service (organisation 5080388)
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Aylesbury Talking Newspaper (organisation 279092)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Tyringham Pension Fund for the Blind (organisation 210332)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Walter Hazell Charitable and Educational Trust Fund (organisation 1059707)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £671,811 | £661,529 | £605,485 | £894,864 | £366,270 | 16 / 230 |
| 2024 | £543,844 | £594,893 | £547,947 | £877,300 | £449,929 | 16 / 257 |
| 2023 | £692,015 | £541,277 | £541,277 | £928,008 | £298,539 | 12 / 250 |
| 2022 | £656,072 | £353,672 | £353,672 | £772,762 | £406,456 | 9 / 274 |
| 2021 | £278,842 | £277,206 | 0 / 277 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bucksvision
What does Bucksvision do?
To promote the better education, training, employment and welfare of blind and partially sighted people and people with sensory disabilities other than visual impairment, and generally watch over and protect the interests of such people and to prevent blindness.Operating throughout Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes; including 12 social clubs, art and craft groups, walking, bowls, and fitness.
How much income did Bucksvision report in 2025?
Bucksvision reported total income of £672k and reported expenditure of £662k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bucksvision?
Bucksvision has a program ratio of 90.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bucksvision registered as a charity?
Bucksvision was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2012 as charity number 1147814. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Bucksvision?
Bucksvision is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Valerie Caldwell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bucksvision operate?
Bucksvision operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Is Bucksvision a registered charity?
Yes — Bucksvision is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147814.
Details
143 Meadowcroft
AYLESBURY
Buckinghamshire
HP19 9HH
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Also Known As
- Buckinghamshire Association for the Blind; Bab
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated