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Catholic Blind Institute

Also known as: Christopher Grange, St Vincent's School for Blind & Partially Sighted Children

1. Day / 4 night residential education[full National Curriculum]for children with visual impairment age 4 - 19 at St Vincent's School. Mobility/independence/speech/language/music therapy included.2. Residential and nursing care, including palliative care, at Christopher Grange.3.A wide portfolio of community based and rehabilitation services at Bradbury Fields and Sight Loss Learning Hub.

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Activities & Mission

1. Day / 4 night residential education[full National Curriculum]for children with visual impairment age 4 - 19 at St Vincent's School. Mobility/independence/speech/language/music therapy included.2. Residential and nursing care, including palliative care, at Christopher Grange.3.A wide portfolio of community based and rehabilitation services at Bradbury Fields and Sight Loss Learning Hub.

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
£3,304,259
Latest Expenditure
£2,944,376

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £123,813
Charitable Activities £2,899,967
Other Trading £265,430
Investments £12,344
Other Income £2,705

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,883,731
Raising Funds £60,645
Governance £131,453
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
£3,304,259
£2,944,376£2,883,731£2,915,099£1,604,58890 / 83
2024
£4,378,153
£4,518,001£4,118,890£3,886,412£1,558,675198 / 83
2023
£5,715,861
£7,547,755£7,471,268£4,034,260£304,786202 / 75
2022
£6,338,503
£6,218,450£6,169,156£5,993,810£298,585226 / 75
2021
£5,023,339
£5,723,978£5,713,046£5,812,720£141,570173 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Catholic Blind Institute

What does Catholic Blind Institute do?

1. Day / 4 night residential education[full National Curriculum]for children with visual impairment age 4 - 19 at St Vincent's School. Mobility/independence/speech/language/music therapy included.2. Residential and nursing care, including palliative care, at Christopher Grange.3.A wide portfolio of community based and rehabilitation services at Bradbury Fields and Sight Loss Learning Hub.

How much income did Catholic Blind Institute report in 2025?

Catholic Blind Institute reported total income of £3.30m and reported expenditure of £2.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Catholic Blind Institute registered as a charity?

Catholic Blind Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2004 as charity number 1102657. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Catholic Blind Institute?

Catholic Blind Institute 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 Catholic Blind Institute operate?

Catholic Blind Institute operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Catholic Blind Institute a registered charity?

Yes — Catholic Blind Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102657.

Details

Address
St. Vincents School
Yew Tree Lane
LIVERPOOL
L12 9HN
Registration Date
16 March 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006059
Charity Number
1102657

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Trustees

ALAM NAWAZ
Bernadette Buckle
MARTIN GERARD O'ROURKE
Peter Halpin
Stephen WINSTANLEY

Also Known As

  • Christopher Grange
  • St Vincent's School for Blind & Partially Sighted Children

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30 July 2026
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