The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind
To provide grants, goods, services and advice to the visually impaired.
Activities & Mission
To provide grants, goods, services and advice to the visually impaired.
Grants
The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £265,461
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and amateur sport
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 Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Houghton-Le-Spring and District Centre for the Blind (organisation 701139)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £215,994 | £265,461 | 0 / 33 | |||
| 2024 | £275,632 | £266,747 | 0 / 42 | |||
| 2023 | £469,678 | £279,605 | 0 / 39 | |||
| 2022 | £155,950 | £232,440 | 0 / 39 | |||
| 2021 | £172,760 | £172,188 | 0 / 35 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind
What does The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind do?
To provide grants, goods, services and advice to the visually impaired.
How much income did The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind report in 2025?
The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind reported total income of £216k and reported expenditure of £265k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind registered as a charity?
The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 1990 as charity number 702325. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind?
The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind operate?
The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind operates across 3 areas: Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Is The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — The Sunderland And North Durham Royal Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702325.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated