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Hartlepool Vision Support

Also known as: Hartlepool Blind Welfare Association, The Hartlepools Workshops for the Blind

Services offered include home visiting service,cookery/handicraft/social and computer skills sessions, hold a monthly book club. We have a resource centre with specialist equipment. Produce a newsletter and a talking newspaper. We provide information to access benefits/allowances/health care services and assistance with paperwork. People can self-refer or use our drop-in/telephone enquiry service.

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Activities & Mission

Services offered include home visiting service,cookery/handicraft/social and computer skills sessions, hold a monthly book club. We have a resource centre with specialist equipment. Produce a newsletter and a talking newspaper. We provide information to access benefits/allowances/health care services and assistance with paperwork. People can self-refer or use our drop-in/telephone enquiry service.

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
£160,033
Latest Expenditure
£114,447

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.5%
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
£160,033
£114,4470 / 6
2024
£95,966
£102,5450 / 5
2023
£77,896
£77,5510 / 5
2022
£69,059
£59,0320 / 3
2021
£131,401
£50,7010 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hartlepool Vision Support

What does Hartlepool Vision Support do?

Services offered include home visiting service,cookery/handicraft/social and computer skills sessions, hold a monthly book club. We have a resource centre with specialist equipment. Produce a newsletter and a talking newspaper. We provide information to access benefits/allowances/health care services and assistance with paperwork. People can self-refer or use our drop-in/telephone enquiry service.

How much income did Hartlepool Vision Support report in 2025?

Hartlepool Vision Support reported total income of £160k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hartlepool Vision Support registered as a charity?

Hartlepool Vision Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 October 1963 as charity number 223584. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Hartlepool Vision Support?

Hartlepool Vision Support is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hartlepool Vision Support operate?

Hartlepool Vision Support operates in Hartlepool, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hartlepool Vision Support a registered charity?

Yes — Hartlepool Vision Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223584.

Details

Address
Green Bank
Stranton
TS24 7QT
Registration Date
23 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
223584
Charity Number
223584

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Trustees

Janet Watkins
Kevin Braithwaite
Steven Wheatley

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Hartlepool Blind Welfare Association
  • The Hartlepools Workshops for the Blind

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14 May 2026
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