Henshaws Society For Blind People
Also known as: Henshaw's Society for Blind People, Henshaw's Society for the Blind, Henshaw's Society for the Blind Incorporating the Manchester and Salford Blind Aid Society
We deliver practical, caring and imaginative services, including specialist housing and support, residential care, education, training, community outreach services and leisure activities, working with visually impaired people and people with other disabilities and their friends, families and colleagues. We also work to raise awareness of visual impairment amongst the wider community.
Activities & Mission
We deliver practical, caring and imaginative services, including specialist housing and support, residential care, education, training, community outreach services and leisure activities, working with visually impaired people and people with other disabilities and their friends, families and colleagues. We also work to raise awareness of visual impairment amongst the wider community.
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 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £11,365,000 | £11,513,000 | £10,958,000 | £6,262,000 | £611,000 | 305 / 30 |
| 2024 | £12,002,000 | £12,152,000 | £11,623,000 | £6,230,000 | £241,000 | 347 / 70 |
| 2023 | £12,229,000 | £11,420,000 | £10,955,000 | £6,279,000 | £800,000 | 366 / 60 |
| 2022 | £10,273,000 | £10,648,000 | £10,153,000 | £5,748,500 | £0 | 384 / 60 |
| 2021 | £10,726,000 | £10,580,000 | £10,171,000 | £7,346,000 | £788,000 | 381 / 58 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Henshaws Society For Blind People
What does Henshaws Society For Blind People do?
We deliver practical, caring and imaginative services, including specialist housing and support, residential care, education, training, community outreach services and leisure activities, working with visually impaired people and people with other disabilities and their friends, families and colleagues. We also work to raise awareness of visual impairment amongst the wider community.
How much income did Henshaws Society For Blind People report in 2025?
Henshaws Society For Blind People reported total income of £11.37m and reported expenditure of £11.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Henshaws Society For Blind People?
Henshaws Society For Blind People has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Henshaws Society For Blind People registered as a charity?
Henshaws Society For Blind People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1980 as charity number 221888. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Henshaws Society For Blind People?
Henshaws Society For Blind People is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Henshaws Society For Blind People operate?
Henshaws Society For Blind People operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Henshaws Society For Blind People a registered charity?
Yes — Henshaws Society For Blind People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221888.
Details
4A WASHBROOK HOUSE
LANCASTRIAN OFFICE CENTRE
TALBOT ROAD
STRETFORD
MANCHEST
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Also Known As
- Henshaw's Society for Blind People
- Henshaw's Society for the Blind
- Henshaw's Society for the Blind Incorporating the Manchester and Salford Blind Aid Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated