The Royal Society For Blind Children
Also known as: The Royal London Society for Blind People, The Royal London Society for the Blind, Rlsb, Royal London Society for Blind People
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED AND TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES AS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED MAY REQUIRE TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES OR OTHERWISE MEET THEIR NEEDS.
Activities & Mission
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED AND TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES AS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED MAY REQUIRE TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES OR OTHERWISE MEET THEIR 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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,002,000 | £4,845,000 | £3,871,000 | £4,562,000 | £2,439,000 | 81 / 142 |
| 2023 | £4,034,000 | £3,972,000 | £3,168,000 | £4,405,000 | £2,325,000 | 68 / 160 |
| 2022 | £4,513,000 | £3,413,000 | £2,627,000 | £4,292,000 | £2,166,000 | 54 / 120 |
| 2021 | £5,006,000 | £3,870,000 | £3,109,000 | £3,181,000 | £1,642,000 | 57 / 148 |
| 2020 | £4,355,000 | £3,689,000 | £2,857,000 | £1,980,000 | £0 | 69 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Society For Blind Children
What does The Royal Society For Blind Children do?
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED AND TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES AS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED MAY REQUIRE TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES OR OTHERWISE MEET THEIR NEEDS.
How much income did The Royal Society For Blind Children report in 2024?
The Royal Society For Blind Children reported total income of £5.00m and reported expenditure of £4.84m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Society For Blind Children?
The Royal Society For Blind Children has a program ratio of 77.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% 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 Society For Blind Children registered as a charity?
The Royal Society For Blind Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 1963 as charity number 307892. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Society For Blind Children?
The Royal Society For Blind Children is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Patrick Plant. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Society For Blind Children operate?
The Royal Society For Blind Children operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Society For Blind Children a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Society For Blind Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307892.
Details
10 LOWER THAMES STREET
LONDON
EC3R 6EN
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Also Known As
- The Royal London Society for Blind People
- The Royal London Society for the Blind
- Rlsb
- Royal London Society for Blind People
- The Royal London Society for the Blind
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated