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Carmarthenshire Blind Society

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE WE PROVIDE A WEEKLY RESOURCE CENTRE, AND DROP IN CENTRE AT LLANELLI, WHICH IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS FROM THE ENTIRE COUNTY, WHICH INCLUDES COMPUTER FACILITIES WITH DOLPHIN SOFTWARE PACKAGES AND FULL CCTV AND DOCUMENT READERS..HOWEVER, AT THE MOMENT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE TRAINING FACILITIES. BUT THE EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR DEMONSTRATION.

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Activities & Mission

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE WE PROVIDE A WEEKLY RESOURCE CENTRE, AND DROP IN CENTRE AT LLANELLI, WHICH IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS FROM THE ENTIRE COUNTY, WHICH INCLUDES COMPUTER FACILITIES WITH DOLPHIN SOFTWARE PACKAGES AND FULL CCTV AND DOCUMENT READERS..HOWEVER, AT THE MOMENT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE TRAINING FACILITIES. BUT THE EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR DEMONSTRATION.

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
£43,297
Latest Expenditure
£37,463

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.5%
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 — Ammanford Talking Newspapers (organisation 1049001)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£43,297
£37,4630 / 14
2024
£52,712
£25,1770 / 15
2023
£87,031
£29,2840 / 25
2022
£129,573
£41,6390 / 18
2021
£38,722
£31,6830 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Carmarthenshire Blind Society

What does Carmarthenshire Blind Society do?

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE WE PROVIDE A WEEKLY RESOURCE CENTRE, AND DROP IN CENTRE AT LLANELLI, WHICH IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS FROM THE ENTIRE COUNTY, WHICH INCLUDES COMPUTER FACILITIES WITH DOLPHIN SOFTWARE PACKAGES AND FULL CCTV AND DOCUMENT READERS..HOWEVER, AT THE MOMENT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE TRAINING FACILITIES. BUT THE EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR DEMONSTRATION.

How much income did Carmarthenshire Blind Society report in 2025?

Carmarthenshire Blind Society reported total income of £43k and reported expenditure of £37k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Carmarthenshire Blind Society registered as a charity?

Carmarthenshire Blind Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1963 as charity number 219551. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Carmarthenshire Blind Society?

Carmarthenshire Blind Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYN JAMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Carmarthenshire Blind Society operate?

Carmarthenshire Blind Society operates in Carmarthenshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Carmarthenshire Blind Society a registered charity?

Yes — Carmarthenshire Blind Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219551.

Details

Address
Marlan
Spittal
HAVERFORDWEST
Pembrokeshire
SA62 5QP
Registration Date
28 June 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219551
Charity Number
219551

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Trustees

LYN JAMES Chair
ALUN WYN GRIFFITHS
Daryl Evans
DAVID ROBERT DOWNING
DELYTH ARMSTRONG
Also governs 1 other charity
HEULWEN ROGERS
JANICE THOMAS
Jason Paul Bartlett
John Lynne Griffiths
Also governs 1 other charity
MARGARET DAVIES
MARGARET GILLIAN GRIFFITHS
MARVA ADELE MURPHY
Ray Cooke

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