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Light For The Blind

1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE

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Activities & Mission

1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE

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
£56,555
Latest Expenditure
£14,477

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 25.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 25.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£56,555
£14,4770 / 0
2024
£81,657
£3,7180 / 0
2023
£136,117
£114,3290 / 0
2022
£89,714
£4,1000 / 0
2021
£74,330
£4,2890 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Light For The Blind

What does Light For The Blind do?

1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE

How much income did Light For The Blind report in 2025?

Light For The Blind reported total income of £57k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Light For The Blind registered as a charity?

Light For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2001 as charity number 1085698. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Light For The Blind?

Light For The Blind is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHEILA MARGREAVES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Light For The Blind operate?

Light For The Blind operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Light For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Light For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085698.

Details

Address
1 High Gate Croft
Cononley
KEIGHLEY
BD20 8JQ
Registration Date
21 March 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3976024
Charity Number
1085698

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Trustees

SHEILA MARGREAVES Chair
Charles Stones
MARK WILKINS
Nigel Peter Smith
Paul Tierney
Also governs 1 other charity
Paula Marie Norman

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