The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association
Also known as: Isightcornwall
The charity's objectives are to promote the welfare of blind and partially sighted people within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Activities & Mission
The charity's objectives are to promote the welfare of blind and partially sighted people within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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 44% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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.
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 2025 — Saltash Blind and Partially Sighted Club (organisation 1006245)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £535,301 | £568,249 | £440,593 | £990,495 | £519,956 | 12 / 147 |
| 2024 | £645,911 | £505,627 | £399,149 | £1,023,298 | £528,439 | 12 / 134 |
| 2023 | £172,254 | £382,176 | 0 / 130 | |||
| 2022 | £310,444 | £371,764 | 0 / 125 | |||
| 2021 | £344,329 | £363,321 | 0 / 132 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association
What does The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association do?
The charity's objectives are to promote the welfare of blind and partially sighted people within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
How much income did The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association report in 2025?
The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £568k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association?
The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association has a program ratio of 82.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association registered as a charity?
The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 2005 as charity number 1108761. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association?
The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association 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 Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association operate?
The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Isles Of Scilly.
Is The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Cornwall Blind And Partially Sighted Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108761.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Isightcornwall
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated