the guide dogs for the blind association

The charity supports people with disabilities. The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association is a registered charity whose purpose is disability. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Burghfield Common and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Association provides guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services to people who are blind and partially sighted. In accordance with its constitution, it provides "additional services and facilities for the relief of blind persons as the Association shall from time to time deem fit".

Fundraising

See where The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£156,400,000

Latest Expenditure

£158,900,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 71.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 30.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £143,400,000

Charitable Activities £1,600,000

Other Trading £8,200,000

Investments £2,500,000

Other Income £700,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £113,000,000

Raising Funds £45,900,000

Governance £2,467,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£156,400,000	£158,900,000	£113,000,000	£204,200,000	£72,300,000	1847 / 17500
2023	£144,698,875	£144,963,519	£108,253,430	£201,958,739	£201,958,739	1894 / 15500
2022	£142,035,284	£128,280,220	£95,674,079	£198,798,151	£198,798,151	1737 / 15500
2021	£153,000,000	£116,000,000	£81,600,000	£196,400,000	£191,700,000	1456 / 14424
2020	£125,900,000	£111,900,000	£76,000,000	£153,400,000	£15,020,000	1442 / 14000