Kent Association For The Blind
Also known as: Kab
Support for blind and partially sighted people and the prevention of sight loss, particularly throughout Kent, Medway and the London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley.
Activities & Mission
Support for blind and partially sighted people and the prevention of sight loss, particularly throughout Kent, Medway and the London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% 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.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,483,599 | £3,037,342 | £2,861,325 | £5,235,299 | £1,186,795 | 99 / 446 |
| 2024 | £2,541,473 | £3,001,108 | £2,841,722 | £2,778,859 | £1,063,944 | 100 / 481 |
| 2023 | £2,427,088 | £3,217,872 | £2,858,533 | £3,072,606 | £1,050,427 | 109 / 481 |
| 2022 | £2,758,828 | £2,995,597 | £2,674,637 | £3,941,809 | £1,892,136 | 111 / 481 |
| 2021 | £2,629,319 | £2,528,364 | £2,220,407 | £4,093,084 | £1,998,532 | 107 / 667 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kent Association For The Blind
What does Kent Association For The Blind do?
Support for blind and partially sighted people and the prevention of sight loss, particularly throughout Kent, Medway and the London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley.
How much income did Kent Association For The Blind report in 2025?
Kent Association For The Blind reported total income of £5.48m and reported expenditure of £3.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kent Association For The Blind?
Kent Association For The Blind has a program ratio of 52.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kent Association For The Blind registered as a charity?
Kent Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1997 as charity number 1062354. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Kent Association For The Blind?
Kent Association For The Blind is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hazel Groves. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kent Association For The Blind operate?
Kent Association For The Blind operates across 4 areas: Bexley, Bromley, Kent and Medway.
Is Kent Association For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Kent Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062354.
Details
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ME15 6SJ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated