Galloway's Society For The Blind
Also known as: Galloways
The Society's main activities are :-Providing talking newspapers, magazines and booksProviding supported accomodationProviding newslettersProviding equipment on loanProviding a braille, audio and large print transcription serviceProviding radios, CD/tape players and Digital playersProviding information and advice
Activities & Mission
The Society's main activities are :-Providing talking newspapers, magazines and booksProviding supported accomodationProviding newslettersProviding equipment on loanProviding a braille, audio and large print transcription serviceProviding radios, CD/tape players and Digital playersProviding information and advice
Grants
Galloway's Society For The Blind makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,455,352
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, accommodation or housing and amateur sport
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 385). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,622,946 | £1,455,352 | £1,212,125 | £7,611,901 | £2,183,794 | 43 / 296 |
| 2024 | £956,982 | £1,685,795 | £1,422,868 | £7,555,362 | £442,002 | 45 / 285 |
| 2023 | £1,008,000 | £1,627,000 | £1,298,233 | £7,983,694 | £381,861 | 49 / 240 |
| 2022 | £1,338,827 | £1,489,452 | £1,073,373 | £9,116,559 | £2,323,992 | 46 / 200 |
| 2021 | £840,030 | £1,387,257 | £1,099,585 | £9,177,997 | £2,082,206 | 46 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Galloway's Society For The Blind
What does Galloway's Society For The Blind do?
The Society's main activities are :-Providing talking newspapers, magazines and booksProviding supported accomodationProviding newslettersProviding equipment on loanProviding a braille, audio and large print transcription serviceProviding radios, CD/tape players and Digital playersProviding information and advice
How much income did Galloway's Society For The Blind report in 2025?
Galloway's Society For The Blind reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Galloway's Society For The Blind?
Galloway's Society For The Blind has a program ratio of 74.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 385 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Galloway's Society For The Blind registered as a charity?
Galloway's Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 1963 as charity number 526088. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Galloway's Society For The Blind?
Galloway's Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIMON KENYON BOOTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Galloway's Society For The Blind operate?
Galloway's Society For The Blind operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Sefton.
Is Galloway's Society For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Galloway's Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 526088.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Galloways
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated