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Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited

Also known as: C B M, Cbm (uk), Christian Blind Mission, End the Cycle of Poverty & Disability

CBM UK transforms the lives of people with disabilities, their families and communities in the poorest places in the world. We work with local partners to prevent and cure diseases that cause disability and build a world where people with disabilities can fulfil their potential, helping them access healthcare and education, build sustainable livelihoods and play an active role in their community

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Activities & Mission

CBM UK transforms the lives of people with disabilities, their families and communities in the poorest places in the world. We work with local partners to prevent and cure diseases that cause disability and build a world where people with disabilities can fulfil their potential, helping them access healthcare and education, build sustainable livelihoods and play an active role in their community

Grants

Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£7,623,355
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,523,632
Latest Expenditure
£7,623,355

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 79.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,928,278
Charitable Activities £2,201,611
Other Trading £0
Investments £383,688
Other Income £10,055

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,021,327
Raising Funds £1,602,028
Governance £37,374
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
£6,523,632
£7,623,355£6,021,327£10,304,199£5,333,10534 / 0
2024
£7,117,288
£6,625,243£4,895,898£11,136,868£5,047,38235 / 2
2023
£7,059,181
£6,806,212£5,056,447£10,307,351£3,094,97938 / 0
2022
£6,138,854
£6,299,106£4,621,531£9,973,298£3,246,75241 / 0
2021
£13,479,539
£11,416,416£9,299,673£10,306,212£3,893,27945 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited

What does Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited do?

CBM UK transforms the lives of people with disabilities, their families and communities in the poorest places in the world. We work with local partners to prevent and cure diseases that cause disability and build a world where people with disabilities can fulfil their potential, helping them access healthcare and education, build sustainable livelihoods and play an active role in their community

How much income did Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited report in 2025?

Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited reported total income of £6.52m and reported expenditure of £7.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited registered as a charity?

Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1996 as charity number 1058162. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited?

Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited operate?

Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited operates across 14 areas, including Bangladesh, Germany, Indonesia and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Christian Blind Mission (united Kingdom) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058162.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 September 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058162
Charity Number
1058162

Trustees

Amjad Ali
Antonio Roberto Paolo Massella
Elizabeth Dun
Elizabeth Tan
Fingani M'Hone
Flynne Rayton
Ifunfun Akerejola Akinduro
Thomas Victor Robson
Timothy Morris
William Ackers

Also Known As

  • C B M
  • Cbm (uk)
  • Christian Blind Mission
  • End the Cycle of Poverty & Disability

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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