Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind
Also known as: Royal Midland Institution for the Blind, My Sight Nottinghamshire
My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including; information, support, equipment, advice, befriending, peer support, arts and sport, are designed to promote confidence and independence and reduce isolation and loneliness for people living with sight loss.
Activities & Mission
My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including; information, support, equipment, advice, befriending, peer support, arts and sport, are designed to promote confidence and independence and reduce isolation and loneliness for people living with sight loss.
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 37% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% 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 | £639,924 | £634,961 | £481,639 | £307,555 | £184,213 | 13 / 113 |
| 2024 | £639,487 | £598,737 | £451,408 | £302,592 | £132,232 | 12 / 133 |
| 2023 | £380,577 | £651,633 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £463,748 | £561,083 | 0 / 185 | |||
| 2021 | £698,951 | £537,926 | £391,507 | £630,233 | £532,013 | 18 / 176 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind
What does Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind do?
My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including; information, support, equipment, advice, befriending, peer support, arts and sport, are designed to promote confidence and independence and reduce isolation and loneliness for people living with sight loss.
How much income did Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind report in 2025?
Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind reported total income of £640k and reported expenditure of £635k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind?
Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind has a program ratio of 75.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind registered as a charity?
Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 1980 as charity number 511288. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind?
Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JACKY FISHER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind operate?
Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind operates across 2 areas: Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
Is Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 511288.
Details
10 - 12 Carlton Street
Nottingham
NG1 1NN
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Also Known As
- Royal Midland Institution for the Blind
- My Sight Nottinghamshire
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated