The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind
Also known as: Vista
Vista is recognised as the primary provider of services to blind and visually impaired people in the City of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Activities & Mission
Vista is recognised as the primary provider of services to blind and visually impaired people in the City of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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 96% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Health 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 | £3,911,000 | £5,768,000 | £4,893,000 | £1,363,000 | £1,366,000 | 157 / 118 |
| 2024 | £7,824,000 | £9,016,000 | £8,761,000 | £3,224,000 | £2,841,000 | 282 / 100 |
| 2023 | £7,920,992 | £9,747,831 | £9,281,513 | £4,534,000 | £501,000 | 290 / 200 |
| 2022 | £7,425,921 | £8,417,252 | £8,023,496 | £5,672,000 | £238,000 | 311 / 309 |
| 2021 | £7,435,000 | £8,475,000 | £7,933,000 | £6,436,000 | £750,000 | 312 / 420 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind
What does The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind do?
Vista is recognised as the primary provider of services to blind and visually impaired people in the City of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
How much income did The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind report in 2025?
The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind reported total income of £3.91m and reported expenditure of £5.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind?
The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind has a program ratio of 125.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind registered as a charity?
The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 1963 as charity number 218992. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind?
The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jean Voller. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind operate?
The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind operates across 3 areas: Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Is The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Leicestershire Rutland And Wycliffe Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 218992.
Details
Provincial House
37 New Walk
LEICESTER
LE1 6TE
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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