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Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited

Also known as: Jewish Blind & Disabled

Exists for Jewish people with physical disabilities and or impaired vision aged 18 upwards to have access to housing and support so that they lead the best life they can; enabling independence, dignity and choice. This is achieved through our specially adapted mobility apartments located in our unique supportive developments or within their own home in the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

Exists for Jewish people with physical disabilities and or impaired vision aged 18 upwards to have access to housing and support so that they lead the best life they can; enabling independence, dignity and choice. This is achieved through our specially adapted mobility apartments located in our unique supportive developments or within their own home in the wider community.

Grants

Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£9,281,017
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
elderly people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability and accommodation or housing

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,059,198
Latest Expenditure
£9,281,017

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 375). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 51% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,979,187
Charitable Activities £4,542,470
Other Trading £0
Investments £114,662
Other Income £1,421,879

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,840,840
Raising Funds £440,177
Governance £33,848
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£8,059,198
£9,281,017£8,840,840£61,221,872£900,00047 / 66
2024
£6,093,469
£5,077,485£4,662,319£66,889,903£700,00048 / 58
2023
£8,653,978
£4,672,994£4,314,725£65,873,838£700,00044 / 56
2022
£6,385,345
£4,443,548£4,067,970£61,892,624£600,00043 / 45
2021
£5,132,123
£3,219,523£2,898,099£59,951,361£600,00061 / 160

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited

What does Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited do?

Exists for Jewish people with physical disabilities and or impaired vision aged 18 upwards to have access to housing and support so that they lead the best life they can; enabling independence, dignity and choice. This is achieved through our specially adapted mobility apartments located in our unique supportive developments or within their own home in the wider community.

How much income did Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited report in 2025?

Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited reported total income of £8.06m and reported expenditure of £9.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited?

Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited has a program ratio of 109.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 375 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited registered as a charity?

Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1969 as charity number 259480. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited?

Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marc Gordon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited operate?

Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Jewish Blind & Physically Handicapped Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 259480.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.jbd.org
Registration Date
12 September 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
259480
Charity Number
259480

Trustees

Marc Gordon Chair
ANTONY KINTISH
Frances Samantha Gertler
Jacob Colton
Also governs 1 other charity
Jacob Harvey Gould
Jason Appel
Joshua Warren Prince
Laura Phillips
MICHAEL BENJAMIN WINEHOUSE
Roderick Carlton

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Jewish Blind & Disabled

Data & trust

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