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Carlisle Society For The Blind

Also known as: Carlisle Sight Support

Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.

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Activities & Mission

Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.

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
£64,022
Latest Expenditure
£55,829

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.2%
Expenditure as % of income

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 this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Carlisle Society for the Blind (organisation 1010927)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£64,022
£55,8290 / 4
2024
£28,233
£54,8950 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Society For The Blind

What does Carlisle Society For The Blind do?

Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.

How much income did Carlisle Society For The Blind report in 2025?

Carlisle Society For The Blind reported total income of £64k and reported expenditure of £56k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Carlisle Society For The Blind registered as a charity?

Carlisle Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 2023 as charity number 1203340. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Carlisle Society For The Blind?

Carlisle Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Carlisle Society For The Blind operate?

Carlisle Society For The Blind operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Carlisle Society For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Carlisle Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203340.

Details

Address
CARLISLE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
9 BRUNSWICK STREET
CARLISLE
CA1 1PB
Registration Date
31 May 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5217840
Charity Number
1203340

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Trustees

COLIN GLOVER
Dawn Rafferty
Lousise Townson
Sheree Clark
Tim Linford

Also Known As

  • Carlisle Sight Support

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30 July 2026
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