The Royal National College For The Blind
Also known as: R N C
Residential Specialist College ,promoting the independence and potential of people who are blind or partially sighted ages 16 and over.
Activities & Mission
Residential Specialist College ,promoting the independence and potential of people who are blind or partially sighted ages 16 and over.
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 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £8,892,000 | £8,113,000 | £7,530,000 | £11,029,000 | £471,000 | 157 / 50 |
| 2024 | £7,588,000 | £7,262,000 | £6,750,000 | £10,280,000 | £71,000 | 153 / 54 |
| 2023 | £7,578,000 | £6,965,000 | £6,435,000 | £10,771,000 | £0 | 150 / 45 |
| 2022 | £7,761,000 | £6,242,000 | £5,734,000 | £11,463,000 | £0 | 153 / 45 |
| 2021 | £5,620,000 | £5,519,000 | £5,143,000 | £9,053,000 | £0 | 138 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal National College For The Blind
What does The Royal National College For The Blind do?
Residential Specialist College ,promoting the independence and potential of people who are blind or partially sighted ages 16 and over.
How much income did The Royal National College For The Blind report in 2025?
The Royal National College For The Blind reported total income of £8.89m and reported expenditure of £8.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal National College For The Blind?
The Royal National College For The Blind has a program ratio of 84.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal National College For The Blind registered as a charity?
The Royal National College For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 1990 as charity number 1000388. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Royal National College For The Blind?
The Royal National College For The Blind is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal National College For The Blind operate?
The Royal National College For The Blind operates in Herefordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal National College For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal National College For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000388.
Details
ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE
BLIND
VENNS LANE
HEREFORD
HR1 1DT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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