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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£639,924
Latest Expenditure
£634,961

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 75.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £510,833
Charitable Activities £21,868
Other Trading £101,685
Investments £5,538
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £481,639
Raising Funds £153,322
Governance £4,147
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£639,924
£634,961£481,639£307,555£184,21313 / 113
2024
£639,487
£598,737£451,408£302,592£132,23212 / 133
2023
£380,577
£651,6330 / 120
2022
£463,748
£561,0830 / 185
2021
£698,951
£537,926£391,507£630,233£532,01318 / 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

Address
My Sight Nottinghamshire
10 - 12 Carlton Street
Nottingham
NG1 1NN
Registration Date
27 October 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
511288
Charity Number
511288

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Trustees

JACKY FISHER Chair
Faye Dale
Gemma Stapleton
Kathryn Skill
Linda Ellis
LISA JONES
Malcolm Evans
Shamaila Kauser

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal Midland Institution for the Blind
  • My Sight Nottinghamshire

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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