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Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind

Also known as: Open Sight

Wellbeing and emotional support, independent living aids and magnification equipment, grants, information advice and guidance, activities and services to sight impaired people in Hampshire.

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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.

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
£535,057
Latest Expenditure
£640,995

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £399,393
Charitable Activities £40,308
Other Trading £95,249
Investments £123,328
Other Income £107

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £577,928
Raising Funds £63,067
Governance £9,664
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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 2025 — Fareham Lions Club (organisation 5112363)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£535,057
£640,995£577,928£2,436,144£2,079,00014 / 118
2024
£164,529
£451,8420 / 140
2023
£273,414
£469,3470 / 150
2022
£253,562
£428,7550 / 250
2021
£136,608
£382,4880 / 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.

How efficient is Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind?

Hampshire Association For The Care Of The Blind has a program ratio of 87.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 7 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.

Details

Address
25 CHURCH ROAD
EASTLEIGH
HAMPSHIRE
SO50 6BL
Registration Date
21 May 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055498
Charity Number
1055498

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Trustees

Daniel Collins
Dr Vivien Mary Robins
Lynn Simpson
Mark Oliphant
Mohamed Oshallah
Steven Foster
William Baker

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Health

Also Known As

  • Open Sight

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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