The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind
Also known as: Blackpool Blind Society, Nvision Nw a Visionary Organisation, Nvisionnw, The Blind Society, N-Vision
The Society's principal activities are to support people with a visual impairment by providing community care and rehabilitation, residential care and housing, talking newspapers and general advice and guidance.
Activities & Mission
The Society's principal activities are to support people with a visual impairment by providing community care and rehabilitation, residential care and housing, talking newspapers and general advice and guidance.
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 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,271,814 | £2,075,872 | £1,894,179 | £3,064,816 | £1,894,407 | 80 / 100 |
| 2024 | £1,840,072 | £2,011,514 | £1,851,754 | £2,623,397 | £1,453,376 | 43 / 100 |
| 2023 | £1,687,489 | £1,749,028 | £1,601,117 | £2,770,447 | £1,491,815 | 64 / 150 |
| 2022 | £1,509,406 | £1,686,912 | £1,549,287 | £2,858,829 | £1,583,601 | 65 / 246 |
| 2021 | £1,545,340 | £1,533,220 | £1,391,704 | £3,074,942 | £1,813,865 | 43 / 87 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind
What does The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind do?
The Society's principal activities are to support people with a visual impairment by providing community care and rehabilitation, residential care and housing, talking newspapers and general advice and guidance.
How much income did The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind report in 2025?
The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind reported total income of £2.27m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind?
The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind registered as a charity?
The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 1992 as charity number 1009955. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind?
The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind operate?
The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind operates across 2 areas: Blackpool and Lancashire.
Is The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — The Blackpool Fylde And Wyre Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1009955.
Details
Princess Alexandra Home
23 Bosworth Place
BLACKPOOL
FY4 1SH
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Also Known As
- Blackpool Blind Society
- Nvision Nw a Visionary Organisation
- Nvisionnw
- The Blind Society
- N-Vision
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated