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Camsight

Also known as: The Cambridgeshire Society for the Blind, The Cambridgeshire Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted, Cam Sight

CamSight supports people with low vision or blindness in Cambridgeshire, enhancing independence, wellbeing and inclusion. We offer home, phone and community-based support with concessions, benefits and grants, equipment and assistive technology, emotional support and counselling. We also run a network of peer support groups, provide volunteering opportunities, and facilitate accessible activities.

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Activities & Mission

CamSight supports people with low vision or blindness in Cambridgeshire, enhancing independence, wellbeing and inclusion. We offer home, phone and community-based support with concessions, benefits and grants, equipment and assistive technology, emotional support and counselling. We also run a network of peer support groups, provide volunteering opportunities, and facilitate accessible activities.

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

Latest Income
£688,787
Latest Expenditure
£838,758

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% 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

Donations & Legacies £143,440
Charitable Activities £481,814
Other Trading £1,851
Investments £19,548
Other Income £42,134

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £744,557
Raising Funds £94,201
Governance £27,053
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
£688,787
£838,758£744,557£951,901£207,63819 / 130
2024
£544,730
£842,208£813,209£1,096,398£1,096,39818 / 100
2023
£500,853
£688,854£661,617£1,352,544£1,352,54419 / 180
2022
£374,097
£658,0520 / 180
2021
£536,321
£568,716£525,386£1,834,536£1,462,80519 / 282

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Camsight

What does Camsight do?

CamSight supports people with low vision or blindness in Cambridgeshire, enhancing independence, wellbeing and inclusion. We offer home, phone and community-based support with concessions, benefits and grants, equipment and assistive technology, emotional support and counselling. We also run a network of peer support groups, provide volunteering opportunities, and facilitate accessible activities.

How much income did Camsight report in 2025?

Camsight reported total income of £689k and reported expenditure of £839k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Camsight?

Camsight has a program ratio of 108.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Camsight registered as a charity?

Camsight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1962 as charity number 201640. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Camsight?

Camsight is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICHOLAS TAUBMAN REDMAYNE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Camsight operate?

Camsight operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Camsight a registered charity?

Yes — Camsight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 201640.

Details

Address
ALLIA FUTURE BUSINESS CENTRE
KINGS HEDGES ROAD
CAMBRIDGE
CB4 2HY
Registration Date
16 February 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
201640
Charity Number
201640

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Trustees

NICHOLAS TAUBMAN REDMAYNE Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Amanda Mary Lyne
David Alan Taylor
Mohammad Jafar Mirza
Prof Keziah Latham Prof
RICHARD CHARLES WILLIAM NEWBERY
SEAN PHILIP ROCK
Simon William Smyth

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Cambridgeshire Society for the Blind
  • The Cambridgeshire Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted
  • Cam Sight

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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