Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind
The Association's principle activities are providing a residential care home at Healey House, day clubs at the John Taplin Centre and Bexhill, together with the provision of advice, information and support to visually impaired people of all ages living in the Hastings Borough and Rother District areas. The Charity also provides low vision support services for East Sussex County Council.
Activities & Mission
The Association's principle activities are providing a residential care home at Healey House, day clubs at the John Taplin Centre and Bexhill, together with the provision of advice, information and support to visually impaired people of all ages living in the Hastings Borough and Rother District areas. The Charity also provides low vision support services for East Sussex County Council.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,066,858 | £1,102,915 | £1,045,085 | £1,179,959 | £1,215,223 | 27 / 80 |
| 2024 | £915,853 | £976,078 | £923,601 | £1,221,375 | £1,255,281 | 26 / 80 |
| 2023 | £962,911 | £963,694 | £850,223 | £1,261,433 | £357,444 | 22 / 50 |
| 2022 | £688,232 | £800,811 | £691,260 | £1,373,003 | £1,373,003 | 26 / 60 |
| 2021 | £936,424 | £822,516 | £728,420 | £1,482,781 | £1,476,629 | 32 / 60 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind
What does Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind do?
The Association's principle activities are providing a residential care home at Healey House, day clubs at the John Taplin Centre and Bexhill, together with the provision of advice, information and support to visually impaired people of all ages living in the Hastings Borough and Rother District areas. The Charity also provides low vision support services for East Sussex County Council.
How much income did Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind report in 2025?
Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind?
Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind has a program ratio of 53.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind registered as a charity?
Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2004 as charity number 1102016. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind?
Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For 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 Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind operate?
Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Hastings And Rother Voluntary Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102016.
Details
3 UPPER MAZE HILL
ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA
East Sussex
TN38 0LQ
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