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The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind

Also known as: The Norwich Institution for the Blind, Nnab, The Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind, Vision Norfolk

Provide accommodation and care, a community visiting service and educational and recreational facilities to blind and partially sighted people in Norfolk.

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Activities & Mission

Provide accommodation and care, a community visiting service and educational and recreational facilities to blind and partially sighted people in Norfolk.

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

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £642,511
Charitable Activities £156,494
Other Trading £17,727
Investments £184,245
Other Income £106,257

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,345,659
Raising Funds £49,846
Governance £12,002
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 2024.

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 2022 — North Norfolk Social Centre for the Blind (organisation 1059196)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,107,234
£1,395,505£1,345,659£8,806,295£582,37233 / 75
2023
£2,395,618
£2,245,058£2,152,162£8,872,879£8,227,96050 / 75
2022
£7,188,809
£2,572,851£2,491,739£8,903,668£5,467,19871 / 120
2021
£2,169,192
£2,511,003£2,448,725£4,131,946£087 / 190

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind

What does The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind do?

Provide accommodation and care, a community visiting service and educational and recreational facilities to blind and partially sighted people in Norfolk.

How much income did The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind report in 2024?

The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.40m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind registered as a charity?

The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1964 as charity number 207060. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind?

The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Norton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind operate?

The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — The Norfolk And Norwich Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207060.

Details

Address
Bradbury Activity Centre
33 Beckham Place
Edward Street
NORWICH
NR3 3DZ
Registration Date
9 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207060
Charity Number
207060

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Trustees

Karen Norton Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Bridget Hemmant
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr David Goldser MBBS
Also governs 1 other charity
Jamie Kidd
Also governs 1 other charity
Julian Foster MA,ACA,FCT
Also governs 1 other charity
Rachael Laurie
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Health Leisure

Also Known As

  • The Norwich Institution for the Blind
  • Nnab
  • The Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind
  • Vision Norfolk

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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