Herts Vision Loss
Also known as: Hertfordshire Society for the Blind, Herts Vision Loss Ltd
Herts Vision Loss services:Home Visits by staff and trained volunteersA Hospital Information Service located in eye clinicsA central Resource Centre and outreach locations Information for visually impaired people through a help/advice line A regular Newsletter and full information via our website. Support to local social clubs across the countyChildren's services, social clubs
Activities & Mission
Herts Vision Loss services:Home Visits by staff and trained volunteersA Hospital Information Service located in eye clinicsA central Resource Centre and outreach locations Information for visually impaired people through a help/advice line A regular Newsletter and full information via our website. Support to local social clubs across the countyChildren's services, social clubs
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.
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 2026 — Four Swans Vision (organisation 5106886)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £452,525 | £452,275 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2024 | £335,032 | £334,590 | 0 / 136 | |||
| 2023 | £323,339 | £323,112 | 0 / 130 | |||
| 2022 | £287,356 | £285,857 | 0 / 137 | |||
| 2021 | £127,197 | £126,897 | 0 / 142 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Herts Vision Loss
What does Herts Vision Loss do?
Herts Vision Loss services:Home Visits by staff and trained volunteersA Hospital Information Service located in eye clinicsA central Resource Centre and outreach locations Information for visually impaired people through a help/advice line A regular Newsletter and full information via our website. Support to local social clubs across the countyChildren's services, social clubs
How much income did Herts Vision Loss report in 2025?
Herts Vision Loss reported total income of £453k and reported expenditure of £452k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Herts Vision Loss registered as a charity?
Herts Vision Loss was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 1995 as charity number 1047148. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Herts Vision Loss?
Herts Vision Loss is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Alexandra Hickinbotham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Herts Vision Loss operate?
Herts Vision Loss operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Herts Vision Loss a registered charity?
Yes — Herts Vision Loss is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1047148.
Details
2 Brownfields
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Hertfordshire
AL7 1AN
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Also Known As
- Hertfordshire Society for the Blind
- Herts Vision Loss Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated