The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool
Also known as: The Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool, The School for the Indigent Blind at Liverpool, Wavertree School for the Blind
The charity provides education & care of the highest quality for multiple disabled, visually impaired young people aged 2-19plus. The School offers educational placements for children with visual impairments and complex needs for both day and residential children. Rushton Futures offers a structured day service for young adults with visual impairments and can be described as having complex needs
Activities & Mission
The charity provides education & care of the highest quality for multiple disabled, visually impaired young people aged 2-19plus. The School offers educational placements for children with visual impairments and complex needs for both day and residential children. Rushton Futures offers a structured day service for young adults with visual impairments and can be described as having complex needs
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 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% 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 | £6,313,863 | £6,132,205 | £6,082,132 | £17,497,929 | £1,940,870 | 168 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,677,689 | £6,132,205 | £6,082,132 | £17,730,552 | £6,000,000 | 151 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,675,000 | £6,022,710 | £5,972,959 | £17,123,591 | £9,094,077 | 141 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,805,000 | £5,749,596 | £5,695,390 | £18,015,068 | £10,430,371 | 135 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,483,000 | £4,491,663 | £4,438,423 | £20,098,494 | £18,479,875 | 119 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool
What does The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool do?
The charity provides education & care of the highest quality for multiple disabled, visually impaired young people aged 2-19plus. The School offers educational placements for children with visual impairments and complex needs for both day and residential children. Rushton Futures offers a structured day service for young adults with visual impairments and can be described as having complex needs
How much income did The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool report in 2025?
The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool reported total income of £6.31m and reported expenditure of £6.13m 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 Charity, Liverpool?
The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool has a program ratio of 96.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool registered as a charity?
The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 1963 as charity number 526090. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool?
The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool 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 School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool operate?
The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal School For The Blind Charity, Liverpool is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 526090.
Details
Liverpool
Church Road North
LIVERPOOL
L15 6TQ
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Also Known As
- The Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool
- The School for the Indigent Blind at Liverpool
- Wavertree School for the Blind
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated