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North Wales Society For The Blind

The objects of the Charity (the ?Objects?) shall be to provide services for, and promote the welfare of the blind or partially sighted persons residing throughout Wales but primarily the administrative areas of the County Councils of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Powys and Wrexham

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Charity (the ?Objects?) shall be to provide services for, and promote the welfare of the blind or partially sighted persons residing throughout Wales but primarily the administrative areas of the County Councils of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Powys and Wrexham

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£552,135
Latest Expenditure
£499,997

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 62% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 66% 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

Donations & Legacies £288,923
Charitable Activities £192,070
Other Trading £9,349
Investments £61,793
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £493,038
Raising Funds £6,959
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2013 — North Wales Society for the Blind (cymdeithas Y Deillion Gogledd Cymru) (organisation 219839)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£552,135
£499,997£493,038£2,311,455£2,311,45512 / 50
2024
£274,886
£458,1620 / 50
2023
£387,392
£555,5170 / 50
2022
£238,981
£529,8210 / 50
2021
£328,544
£420,6780 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about North Wales Society For The Blind

What does North Wales Society For The Blind do?

The objects of the Charity (the ?Objects?) shall be to provide services for, and promote the welfare of the blind or partially sighted persons residing throughout Wales but primarily the administrative areas of the County Councils of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Powys and Wrexham

How much income did North Wales Society For The Blind report in 2025?

North Wales Society For The Blind reported total income of £552k and reported expenditure of £500k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is North Wales Society For The Blind?

North Wales Society For The Blind has a program ratio of 89.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was North Wales Society For The Blind registered as a charity?

North Wales Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2011 as charity number 1143368. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs North Wales Society For The Blind?

North Wales Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does North Wales Society For The Blind operate?

North Wales Society For The Blind operates across 7 areas, including Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is North Wales Society For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — North Wales Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143368.

Details

Address
North Wales Society for the Blind
325 High Street
Bangor
LL57 1YB
Registration Date
15 August 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020573
Charity Number
1143368

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Trustees

ANDREW RICHARD HINCHLIFF
Also governs 1 other charity
Gareth edwards
Mark Roberts

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