merton voluntary association for the blind

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and people with disabilities. Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in Merton.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

providing services for people with a visual impairment

Fundraising

See where Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Merton

Financial Information

Latest Income

£580,156

Latest Expenditure

£528,008

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £54,392

Charitable Activities £508,768

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,403

Other Income £9,593

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £518,396

Raising Funds £340

Governance £9,272

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £9,272

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£580,156	£528,008	£518,396	£638,308	£189,236	11 / 28
2023	£506,889	£437,043	£428,968	£586,160	£172,539	15 / 30
2022	£291,421	£353,713				0 / 16
2021	£393,569	£360,261				0 / 27
2020	£342,742	£394,281				0 / 44