Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Sight Savers, Sightsavers, Sightsavers International
Seventy five per cent of blindness in the world is either avoidable or treatable. Sightsavers works with partners in developing countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Our work alleviates poverty among poor and marginalised communities and thus helps to realise the internationally accepted Millenium Development Goals.
Activities & Mission
Seventy five per cent of blindness in the world is either avoidable or treatable. Sightsavers works with partners in developing countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Our work alleviates poverty among poor and marginalised communities and thus helps to realise the internationally accepted Millenium Development Goals.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £285,595,000 | £288,464,000 | £265,153,000 | £63,749,000 | £27,412,000 | 826 / 0 |
| 2023 | £337,945,000 | £340,501,000 | £317,316,000 | £66,267,000 | £30,362,000 | 840 / 0 |
| 2022 | £313,352,000 | £309,174,000 | £286,881,000 | £68,698,000 | £33,026,000 | 790 / 0 |
| 2021 | £236,775,000 | £213,622,000 | £194,686,000 | £65,417,000 | £32,185,000 | 745 / 248885 |
| 2020 | £261,007,000 | £250,405,000 | £230,460,000 | £40,737,000 | £20,662,000 | 693 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind
What does Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind do?
Seventy five per cent of blindness in the world is either avoidable or treatable. Sightsavers works with partners in developing countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Our work alleviates poverty among poor and marginalised communities and thus helps to realise the internationally accepted Millenium Development Goals.
How much income did Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind report in 2024?
Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind reported total income of £285.60m and reported expenditure of £288.46m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind?
Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind registered as a charity?
Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207544. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind?
Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLIVE JONES CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind operate?
Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind operates across 31 areas, including Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso and 28 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Commonwealth Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207544.
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Also Known As
- Sight Savers
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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