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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £688,787 | £838,758 | £744,557 | £951,901 | £207,638 | 19 / 130 |
| 2024 | £544,730 | £842,208 | £813,209 | £1,096,398 | £1,096,398 | 18 / 100 |
| 2023 | £500,853 | £688,854 | £661,617 | £1,352,544 | £1,352,544 | 19 / 180 |
| 2022 | £374,097 | £658,052 | 0 / 180 | |||
| 2021 | £536,321 | £568,716 | £525,386 | £1,834,536 | £1,462,805 | 19 / 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
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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
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated