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Halifax Society For The Blind CIO

Also known as: Sight Support Calderdale

Provide advice on specialist equipment, access to social activities, emotional support, access to technology, small grants and information services. The charity operates from a central hub with telephone and on-line support offering practical solutions and also provides a venue for people affected by sight loss to come together.

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Activities & Mission

Provide advice on specialist equipment, access to social activities, emotional support, access to technology, small grants and information services. The charity operates from a central hub with telephone and on-line support offering practical solutions and also provides a venue for people affected by sight loss to come together.

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
£119,105
Latest Expenditure
£215,898

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 181.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 181.3%
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
£119,105
£215,8980 / 25
2024
£108,338
£128,6750 / 30
2023
£163,024
£201,8730 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Halifax Society For The Blind CIO

What does Halifax Society For The Blind CIO do?

Provide advice on specialist equipment, access to social activities, emotional support, access to technology, small grants and information services. The charity operates from a central hub with telephone and on-line support offering practical solutions and also provides a venue for people affected by sight loss to come together.

How much income did Halifax Society For The Blind CIO report in 2025?

Halifax Society For The Blind CIO reported total income of £119k and reported expenditure of £216k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Halifax Society For The Blind CIO registered as a charity?

Halifax Society For The Blind CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2022 as charity number 1197353. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Halifax Society For The Blind CIO?

Halifax Society For The Blind CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sue Mort. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Halifax Society For The Blind CIO operate?

Halifax Society For The Blind CIO operates in Calderdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Halifax Society For The Blind CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Halifax Society For The Blind CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197353.

Details

Address
7 SOUTHGATE
HALIFAX
HX1 1DL
Registration Date
5 January 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5191171
Charity Number
1197353

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Trustees

Sue Mort Chair
Dr Colin Hutchinson
Hilary Newton
Joanne Claire Holmes
Owen Pedder
Peter Horsfall Benson
Susan Audrey Hanson
Suzanne Elizabeth Mitchell
Tegan Darby Shipman

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sight Support Calderdale

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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