Vision Enhancement Services
Also known as: Cheshire and North East Wales Society for the Blind, The Chester Cheshire and Clwyd Society for the Blind, Vision Support
Vision Support is a regional charity providing local support and services to all vision impaired people living in Cheshire, Halton and North Wales. Established in 1876, our vision is to build a society where people with vision impairments, feel confident, capable and connected, living fulfilled, independent lives as active, valued community members with equal access to opportunities and resources.
Activities & Mission
Vision Support is a regional charity providing local support and services to all vision impaired people living in Cheshire, Halton and North Wales. Established in 1876, our vision is to build a society where people with vision impairments, feel confident, capable and connected, living fulfilled, independent lives as active, valued community members with equal access to opportunities and resources.
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 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Health 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 | £5,832,520 | £5,552,752 | £1,353,248 | £3,185,152 | £11,133,064 | 104 / 65 |
| 2024 | £4,949,130 | £4,729,016 | £1,315,212 | £2,906,875 | £571,463 | 96 / 56 |
| 2023 | £3,941,756 | £3,786,442 | £1,114,928 | £2,655,120 | £2,261,329 | 84 / 49 |
| 2022 | £3,578,371 | £3,226,814 | £863,774 | £2,547,905 | £2,206,547 | 75 / 33 |
| 2021 | £3,170,153 | £3,110,567 | £857,629 | £2,201,309 | £1,866,458 | 73 / 71 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Vision Enhancement Services
What does Vision Enhancement Services do?
Vision Support is a regional charity providing local support and services to all vision impaired people living in Cheshire, Halton and North Wales. Established in 1876, our vision is to build a society where people with vision impairments, feel confident, capable and connected, living fulfilled, independent lives as active, valued community members with equal access to opportunities and resources.
How much income did Vision Enhancement Services report in 2025?
Vision Enhancement Services reported total income of £5.83m and reported expenditure of £5.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Vision Enhancement Services?
Vision Enhancement Services has a program ratio of 23.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Vision Enhancement Services registered as a charity?
Vision Enhancement Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 1998 as charity number 1068565. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Vision Enhancement Services?
Vision Enhancement Services is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan Nigel Allman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Vision Enhancement Services operate?
Vision Enhancement Services operates across 7 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Conwy and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Vision Enhancement Services a registered charity?
Yes — Vision Enhancement Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068565.
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Also Known As
- Cheshire and North East Wales Society for the Blind
- The Chester Cheshire and Clwyd Society for the Blind
- Vision Support
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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