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Gardner's Trust For The Blind

Grants awarded to visually impaired people residing in United Kingdom. All applicants must be registered blind or partially sighted. Grants do not include loans - usually remitted for tuition/course fees, computer equipment & household items.

Activities & Mission

Grants awarded to visually impaired people residing in United Kingdom. All applicants must be registered blind or partially sighted. Grants do not include loans - usually remitted for tuition/course fees, computer equipment & household items.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£148,586
Latest Expenditure
£101,567

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 68.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 68.4%
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
£148,586
£101,5670 / 0
2024
£137,756
£105,5640 / 0
2023
£138,322
£102,6270 / 0
2022
£111,601
£104,6380 / 0
2021
£95,886
£123,2490 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gardner's Trust For The Blind

What does Gardner's Trust For The Blind do?

Grants awarded to visually impaired people residing in United Kingdom. All applicants must be registered blind or partially sighted. Grants do not include loans - usually remitted for tuition/course fees, computer equipment & household items.

How much income did Gardner's Trust For The Blind report in 2025?

Gardner's Trust For The Blind reported total income of £149k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gardner's Trust For The Blind registered as a charity?

Gardner's Trust For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1963 as charity number 207233. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Gardner's Trust For The Blind?

Gardner's Trust For The Blind 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 Gardner's Trust For The Blind operate?

Gardner's Trust For The Blind operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is Gardner's Trust For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Gardner's Trust For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207233.

Details

Address
SUITE 1
UNIT 2
STANSTED COURTYARD
TAKELEY
PARSONAGE ROAD
ESSEX
Registration Date
6 May 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207233
Charity Number
207233

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