The Torch Trust For The Blind
Also known as: Torch Family, Torch Fellowship, Torch Trust,torch
The Torch Trust for the Blind is an established Christian mission that aims to overcome sight loss as a barrier to finding a personal faith in Christ and living a fulfilled Christian life. It provides Christian literature (in braille, giant print and audio media), fellowship and personal support to visually impaired people in the UK and around the world.
Activities & Mission
The Torch Trust for the Blind is an established Christian mission that aims to overcome sight loss as a barrier to finding a personal faith in Christ and living a fulfilled Christian life. It provides Christian literature (in braille, giant print and audio media), fellowship and personal support to visually impaired people in the UK and around the world.
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 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £964,220 | £821,248 | £811,327 | £2,608,540 | £405,000 | 19 / 60 |
| 2023 | £832,518 | £756,566 | £748,944 | £2,348,350 | £380,000 | 19 / 60 |
| 2022 | £698,924 | £692,002 | £676,062 | £2,259,394 | £173,000 | 20 / 260 |
| 2021 | £644,346 | £671,156 | £645,085 | £2,323,691 | £167,789 | 19 / 50 |
| 2020 | £667,234 | £895,413 | £875,534 | £2,337,283 | £224,000 | 27 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Torch Trust For The Blind
What does The Torch Trust For The Blind do?
The Torch Trust for the Blind is an established Christian mission that aims to overcome sight loss as a barrier to finding a personal faith in Christ and living a fulfilled Christian life. It provides Christian literature (in braille, giant print and audio media), fellowship and personal support to visually impaired people in the UK and around the world.
How much income did The Torch Trust For The Blind report in 2024?
The Torch Trust For The Blind reported total income of £964k and reported expenditure of £821k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Torch Trust For The Blind?
The Torch Trust For The Blind has a program ratio of 84.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Torch Trust For The Blind registered as a charity?
The Torch Trust For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2003 as charity number 1095904. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Torch Trust For The Blind?
The Torch Trust For The Blind is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY BROWN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Torch Trust For The Blind operate?
The Torch Trust For The Blind operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The Torch Trust For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — The Torch Trust For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095904.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Torch Family
- Torch Fellowship
- Torch Trust,torch
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated