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Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD

Also known as: Dab, Sight Support Derbyshire

The Derbyshire Association OF the Blind aims to enhance the quality of visually impaired peoples' lives by providing a comprehensive range of services and activities throughout Derbyshire.

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Activities & Mission

The Derbyshire Association OF the Blind aims to enhance the quality of visually impaired peoples' lives by providing a comprehensive range of services and activities throughout Derbyshire.

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
£731,771
Latest Expenditure
£622,238

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £291,026
Charitable Activities £412,491
Other Trading £9,569
Investments £17,768
Other Income £917

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £570,785
Raising Funds £51,453
Governance £3,525
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
£731,771
£622,238£570,785£923,612£827,19521 / 61
2024
£579,230
£561,559£516,425£814,079£725,22018 / 60
2023
£577,812
£575,815£531,293£796,408£693,49419 / 80
2022
£671,365
£568,578£528,899£794,411£735,57720 / 70
2021
£595,479
£542,808£486,092£691,624£654,59824 / 76

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD

What does Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD do?

The Derbyshire Association OF the Blind aims to enhance the quality of visually impaired peoples' lives by providing a comprehensive range of services and activities throughout Derbyshire.

How much income did Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD report in 2025?

Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD reported total income of £732k and reported expenditure of £622k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD registered as a charity?

Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2000 as charity number 1080986. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD?

Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTIN JOHN WILSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD operate?

Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Derbyshire Association Of The Blind LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080986.

Details

Address
DERBYS ASSOC OF THE BLIND T/A
SIGHT SUPPORT DERBYSHIRE
2A WENTWORTH HOUSE
VERNON GATE
DERBY
DE1 1UR
Registration Date
2 June 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971588
Charity Number
1080986

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Trustees

MARTIN JOHN WILSON Chair
Charlotte Victoria Brodie
Deborah Hilton-Barber
Elizabeth Anne Copper
Jane Beverley Cowell
JEAN SHARP
Paul Anthony Mitchell
ROBERT GILL

Also Known As

  • Dab
  • Sight Support Derbyshire

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30 July 2026
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