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Colchester Society For The Blind

Also known as: Colchester Blind Society

To help the blind and partially sighted and defective sighted persons resident in the Borough of Colchester in Essex, and to do all such other charitable things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above.

Activities & Mission

To help the blind and partially sighted and defective sighted persons resident in the Borough of Colchester in Essex, and to do all such other charitable things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above.

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
£5,682
Latest Expenditure
£10,854

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 191.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 191.0%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£43,242
£9,5000 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colchester Society For The Blind

What does Colchester Society For The Blind do?

To help the blind and partially sighted and defective sighted persons resident in the Borough of Colchester in Essex, and to do all such other charitable things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above.

How much income did Colchester Society For The Blind report in 2024?

Colchester Society For The Blind reported total income of £43k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Colchester Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 1963 as charity number 207361. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Colchester Society For The Blind?

Colchester Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is RAYMOND LEONARD HARDISTY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colchester Society For The Blind operate?

Colchester Society For The Blind operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Colchester Society For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Colchester Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207361.

Details

Address
KESTRELS
HARWICH ROAD
BEAUMONT
CLACTON-ON-SEA
CO16 0AU
Registration Date
19 February 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207361
Charity Number
207361

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Trustees

RAYMOND LEONARD HARDISTY Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Alan Kearsley
MARILYN THERESA PECK
SHEILA MAUREEN MAY DEMPSEY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Colchester Blind Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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