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Devon County Association For The Blind

Also known as: Dacb, Dcab, Devon in Sight

To provide support, resources & facilities to visually impaired people across Devon by:- Offering advice and support about equipment & magnifiers. To sell equipment where required.- Informing about Charity services and signposting to other services- Matching people to trained volunteers who can visit them or take them out.- Running social and training activities- Providing grants

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Activities & Mission

To provide support, resources & facilities to visually impaired people across Devon by:- Offering advice and support about equipment & magnifiers. To sell equipment where required.- Informing about Charity services and signposting to other services- Matching people to trained volunteers who can visit them or take them out.- Running social and training activities- Providing grants

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
£205,617
Latest Expenditure
£267,264

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 130.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 130.0%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2013 — Young Trust (organisation 1453)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£205,617
£267,2640 / 20
2024
£248,713
£227,8750 / 15
2023
£435,298
£178,7390 / 10
2022
£111,934
£163,7180 / 25
2021
£151,204
£195,7880 / 28

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Devon County Association For The Blind

What does Devon County Association For The Blind do?

To provide support, resources & facilities to visually impaired people across Devon by:- Offering advice and support about equipment & magnifiers. To sell equipment where required.- Informing about Charity services and signposting to other services- Matching people to trained volunteers who can visit them or take them out.- Running social and training activities- Providing grants

How much income did Devon County Association For The Blind report in 2025?

Devon County Association For The Blind reported total income of £206k and reported expenditure of £267k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Devon County Association For The Blind registered as a charity?

Devon County Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2011 as charity number 1140978. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Devon County Association For The Blind?

Devon County Association For The Blind is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devon County Association For The Blind operate?

Devon County Association For The Blind operates across 2 areas: Devon and Torbay.

Is Devon County Association For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Devon County Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140978.

Details

Address
DEVON COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE
BLIND
Splatford Barton
Splatford Lane
Kennford
EX6 7XY
Registration Date
22 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5016672
Charity Number
1140978

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Trustees

Alvis Merrall-Spiers
Dr David William Adams
Marilyn Minter-Newson
Paul Hannan
SCOTT BAILEY
STEPHEN MUNCER

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Dacb
  • Dcab
  • Devon in Sight

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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