Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind
Also known as: Open Sight, OpenSight
Wellbeing and emotional support, independent living aids and magnification equipment, grants, information advice and guidance, activities and services to sight impaired people in Hampshire.
Activities & Mission
Wellbeing and emotional support, independent living aids and magnification equipment, grants, information advice and guidance, activities and services to sight impaired people in Hampshire.
Grants
Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £640,995
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, disability and economic or community development and employment
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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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.
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Financial Information
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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 2025 — Fareham Lions Club (organisation 5112363)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £535,057 | £640,995 | £577,928 | £2,436,144 | £2,079,000 | 14 / 118 |
| 2024 | £164,529 | £451,842 | 0 / 140 | |||
| 2023 | £273,414 | £469,347 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2022 | £253,562 | £428,755 | 0 / 250 | |||
| 2021 | £136,608 | £382,488 | 0 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind
What does Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind do?
Wellbeing and emotional support, independent living aids and magnification equipment, grants, information advice and guidance, activities and services to sight impaired people in Hampshire.
How much income did Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind report in 2025?
Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £641k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind registered as a charity?
Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 1996 as charity number 1055498. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind?
Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind operate?
Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Portsmouth City and Southampton City.
Is Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055498.
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Also Known As
- Open Sight
- OpenSight
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated