Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind
Also known as: Merton Vision
providing services for people with a visual impairment
Activities & Mission
providing services for people with a visual impairment
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
Higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £442,411 | £555,035 | 0 / 29 | |||
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind
What does Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind do?
providing services for people with a visual impairment
How much income did Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind report in 2025?
Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind reported total income of £442k and reported expenditure of £555k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind?
Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind has a program ratio of 89.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind registered as a charity?
Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1999 as charity number 1075388. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind?
Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is HARRY COWD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind operate?
Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind operates in Merton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Merton Voluntary Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075388.
Details
67 CLARENDON ROAD
LONDON
SW19 2DX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Merton Vision
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated