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Compass Braille

Also known as: The Fellowship for the Visually Handicapped, Sightlink

COMPASS BRAILLE TRANSCRIBE/PRODUCE BRAILLE BIBLES/BOOKS IN MANY LANGUAGES FOR USE IN 120+ DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE AT A COMPUTERISED BRAILLE PRODUCTION UNIT. OVERSEAS PARTNER GROUPS DISTRIBUTE THE BRAILLE TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY/COMMUNITIES. THE BRAILLE IS USED IN CHURCH SITUATIONS, EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES, ETC.

Activities & Mission

COMPASS BRAILLE TRANSCRIBE/PRODUCE BRAILLE BIBLES/BOOKS IN MANY LANGUAGES FOR USE IN 120+ DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE AT A COMPUTERISED BRAILLE PRODUCTION UNIT. OVERSEAS PARTNER GROUPS DISTRIBUTE THE BRAILLE TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY/COMMUNITIES. THE BRAILLE IS USED IN CHURCH SITUATIONS, EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES, ETC.

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

Devon Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£108,992
Latest Expenditure
£87,210

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.0%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£108,992
£87,2100 / 6
2024
£147,298
£176,0440 / 16
2023
£115,075
£131,1020 / 10
2022
£84,697
£116,1750 / 6
2021
£88,757
£110,6160 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Compass Braille

What does Compass Braille do?

COMPASS BRAILLE TRANSCRIBE/PRODUCE BRAILLE BIBLES/BOOKS IN MANY LANGUAGES FOR USE IN 120+ DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE AT A COMPUTERISED BRAILLE PRODUCTION UNIT. OVERSEAS PARTNER GROUPS DISTRIBUTE THE BRAILLE TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY/COMMUNITIES. THE BRAILLE IS USED IN CHURCH SITUATIONS, EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES, ETC.

How much income did Compass Braille report in 2025?

Compass Braille reported total income of £109k and reported expenditure of £87k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Compass Braille registered as a charity?

Compass Braille was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1985 as charity number 292625. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Compass Braille?

Compass Braille is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Compass Braille operate?

Compass Braille operates across 2 areas: Devon and Hertfordshire.

Is Compass Braille a registered charity?

Yes — Compass Braille is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292625.

Details

Address
Compass Braille
Torch House
Torch Way
MARKET HARBOROUGH
Leicestershire
LE16 9HL
Registration Date
16 September 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292625
Charity Number
292625

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Trustees

THE TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Economic and community development Education Health Religion

Also Known As

  • Compass Braille
  • The Fellowship for the Visually Handicapped
  • Sightlink

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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