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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.

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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.

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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
£579,147
Latest Expenditure
£707,056

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £244,784
Charitable Activities £294,492
Other Trading £14,610
Investments £21,610
Other Income £3,651

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £647,296
Raising Funds £59,760
Governance £13,541
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£579,147
£707,056£647,296£802,513£20,20017 / 270
2025
£671,811
£661,529£605,485£894,864£366,27016 / 230
2024
£543,844
£594,893£547,947£877,300£449,92916 / 257
2023
£692,015
£541,277£541,277£928,008£298,53912 / 250
2022
£656,072
£353,672£353,672£772,762£406,4569 / 274

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 2026?

Bucksvision reported total income of £579k and reported expenditure of £707k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 8 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029427
Charity Number
1147814

Trustees

Valerie Caldwell Chair
Adam Massingham
Dean Michael Marks
Ian Taylor
Jan Robert Antosiewicz
JOHN NICHOLAS CROWTHER
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Sidwell
Sally Smith

Also Known As

  • Buckinghamshire Association for the Blind; Bab

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9 November 2026
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