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Vision Foundation For London

Also known as: Greater London Fund for the Blind, Glfb, Vision Foundation

Vision Foundation plays a critical role in transforming lives and saving sight by working in partnership with others to deliver projects which inform, empower and include. In addition to providing funding we research, campaign and advocate on behalf of all blind and partially sighted people.

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Activities & Mission

Vision Foundation plays a critical role in transforming lives and saving sight by working in partnership with others to deliver projects which inform, empower and include. In addition to providing funding we research, campaign and advocate on behalf of all blind and partially sighted people.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 39.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 37.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,383,940
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,219,135
Investments £41,733
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,044,263
Raising Funds £600,028
Governance £4,470
Grants to Institutions £447,474
Other Expenditure £1,163,122

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£2,644,808
£2,807,413£1,044,263£0£042 / 40
2022
£2,205,654
£2,157,124£834,522£2,342,505£2,342,50542 / 52
2021
£2,222,629
£2,608,285£843,765£2,203,663£1,604,67639 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vision Foundation For London

What does Vision Foundation For London do?

Vision Foundation plays a critical role in transforming lives and saving sight by working in partnership with others to deliver projects which inform, empower and include. In addition to providing funding we research, campaign and advocate on behalf of all blind and partially sighted people.

How much income did Vision Foundation For London report in 2023?

Vision Foundation For London reported total income of £2.64m and reported expenditure of £2.81m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vision Foundation For London registered as a charity?

Vision Foundation For London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 1999 as charity number 1074958. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Vision Foundation For London?

Vision Foundation For London is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vision Foundation For London operate?

Vision Foundation For London operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vision Foundation For London a registered charity?

Yes — Vision Foundation For London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074958.

Details

Address
Fight For Sight
18 MANSELL STREET
LONDON
E1 8AA
Registration Date
31 March 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3947996
Charity Number
1074958

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Trustees

Darren Barker
FIGHT FOR SIGHT
Tom Rees
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Greater London Fund for the Blind
  • Glfb
  • Vision Foundation

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30 July 2026
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