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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £160,033 | £114,447 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £95,966 | £102,545 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £77,896 | £77,551 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £69,059 | £59,032 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £131,401 | £50,701 | 0 / 5 |
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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.
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Also Known As
- Hartlepool Blind Welfare Association
- The Hartlepools Workshops for the Blind
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- 14 May 2026
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