Newcastle Vision Support
Also known as: Newcastle Society for Blind People, Newcastle Society for the Blind Peolple
Newcastle Vision Support supports 1,300 people living with sight loss. Our numbers grow by 100 new referrals each year. To our service users NVS provides vital support enabling clients to overcome the devastating effects of sight loss. Services provided include - outreach, volunteer visiting, training (including IT training places to 60 clients per year), a resource centre and much more.
Activities & Mission
Newcastle Vision Support supports 1,300 people living with sight loss. Our numbers grow by 100 new referrals each year. To our service users NVS provides vital support enabling clients to overcome the devastating effects of sight loss. Services provided include - outreach, volunteer visiting, training (including IT training places to 60 clients per year), a resource centre and much more.
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.
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Financial Information
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Eye Wish Access CIO (organisation 5082282)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £241,278 | £224,000 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £236,779 | £244,241 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £156,893 | £161,694 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £69,323 | £185,217 | 0 / 28 | |||
| 2020 | £124,301 | £178,832 | 0 / 19 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Vision Support
What does Newcastle Vision Support do?
Newcastle Vision Support supports 1,300 people living with sight loss. Our numbers grow by 100 new referrals each year. To our service users NVS provides vital support enabling clients to overcome the devastating effects of sight loss. Services provided include - outreach, volunteer visiting, training (including IT training places to 60 clients per year), a resource centre and much more.
How much income did Newcastle Vision Support report in 2025?
Newcastle Vision Support reported total income of £241k and reported expenditure of £224k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Newcastle Vision Support registered as a charity?
Newcastle Vision Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2006 as charity number 1115815. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Newcastle Vision Support?
Newcastle Vision Support is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Davies MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newcastle Vision Support operate?
Newcastle Vision Support operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Newcastle Vision Support a registered charity?
Yes — Newcastle Vision Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115815.
Details
NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE
PRINCESS SQUARE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 8ER
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Also Known As
- Newcastle Society for Blind People
- Newcastle Society for the Blind Peolple
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated