The Royal School For The Blind
Also known as: Royal School for the Indigent Blind, Seeability
SeeAbility provides specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities participate as equal citizens and realise their goals each and every day.
Activities & Mission
SeeAbility provides specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities participate as equal citizens and realise their goals each and every day.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £36,480,579 | £35,873,945 | £35,380,747 | £30,553,368 | £8,848,772 | 1106 / 128 |
| 2024 | £32,809,262 | £31,949,227 | £31,111,761 | £30,002,422 | £5,176,394 | 1035 / 110 |
| 2023 | £28,504,441 | £28,274,993 | £27,826,609 | £29,163,150 | £5,469,338 | 732 / 109 |
| 2022 | £26,765,009 | £25,488,624 | £24,904,250 | £28,750,814 | £6,579,870 | 670 / 153 |
| 2021 | £24,248,548 | £23,018,635 | £22,245,358 | £27,242,333 | £6,111,323 | 654 / 189 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal School For The Blind
What does The Royal School For The Blind do?
SeeAbility provides specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities participate as equal citizens and realise their goals each and every day.
How much income did The Royal School For The Blind report in 2025?
The Royal School For The Blind reported total income of £36.48m and reported expenditure of £35.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal School For The Blind?
The Royal School For The Blind has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal School For The Blind registered as a charity?
The Royal School For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 1968 as charity number 255913. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs The Royal School For The Blind?
The Royal School For The Blind is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jack Stacy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal School For The Blind operate?
The Royal School For The Blind operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal School For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal School For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 255913.
Details
Wesley House
Bull Hill
LEATHERHEAD
Surrey
KT22 7AH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal School for the Indigent Blind
- Seeability
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated