The Royal National Institute Of Blind People
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The Royal National Institute of the Blind, Rnib
RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk
Activities & Mission
RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk
Grants
The Royal National Institute Of Blind People makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £6,247,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 75). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £95,878,000 | £95,388,000 | £57,200,000 | £134,656,000 | £49,700,000 | 1286 / 2851 |
| 2024 | £89,683,000 | £90,524,000 | £55,923,000 | £134,656,000 | £497,000,000 | 1286 / 2739 |
| 2023 | £106,593,000 | £87,026,000 | £54,644,000 | £135,956,000 | £43,400,000 | 1110 / 3330 |
| 2022 | £85,709,000 | £77,207,000 | £48,856,000 | £113,705,000 | £30,591,000 | 1214 / 1756 |
| 2021 | £86,486,000 | £79,066,000 | £53,907,000 | £122,302,000 | £40,184,000 | 1412 / 1962 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal National Institute Of Blind People
What does The Royal National Institute Of Blind People do?
RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk
How much income did The Royal National Institute Of Blind People report in 2025?
The Royal National Institute Of Blind People reported total income of £95.88m and reported expenditure of £95.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal National Institute Of Blind People?
The Royal National Institute Of Blind People has a program ratio of 59.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 75 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal National Institute Of Blind People registered as a charity?
The Royal National Institute Of Blind People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1963 as charity number 226227. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal National Institute Of Blind People?
The Royal National Institute Of Blind People 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 Royal National Institute Of Blind People operate?
The Royal National Institute Of Blind People operates across 4 areas: Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal National Institute Of Blind People a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal National Institute Of Blind People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226227.
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Also Known As
- The Royal National Institute of the Blind
- Rnib
- The Royal National Institute of Blind People
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated