Vision Support Barrow & District
Also known as: Barrow and Districts Society for the Blind Limited, Barrow Blind Society, Ostley House Home for the Blind, The Blind Shop
The charity supports visually impaired people who live within Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area. The organisation provides information and advice to visually impaired people and to their families and carers, provides visually impaired people with a range of welfare support and social activities, promotes awareness of sight loss issues and supports people within a residential home.
Activities & Mission
The charity supports visually impaired people who live within Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area. The organisation provides information and advice to visually impaired people and to their families and carers, provides visually impaired people with a range of welfare support and social activities, promotes awareness of sight loss issues and supports people within a residential home.
Grants
Vision Support Barrow & District makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £2,431,885
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, disability and accommodation or housing
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
Financial Efficiency
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,468,342 | £2,431,885 | £2,352,672 | £3,864,296 | £978,518 | 81 / 10 |
| 2025 | £2,350,232 | £2,197,389 | £2,149,505 | £3,806,886 | £841,008 | 78 / 84 |
| 2024 | £2,445,973 | £2,148,261 | £2,103,550 | £3,657,801 | £705,235 | 80 / 25 |
| 2023 | £2,187,926 | £1,881,158 | £1,839,903 | £3,366,690 | £1,520,881 | 75 / 52 |
| 2022 | £2,275,865 | £1,977,706 | £1,934,435 | £3,081,290 | £588,505 | 65 / 65 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Vision Support Barrow & District
What does Vision Support Barrow & District do?
The charity supports visually impaired people who live within Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area. The organisation provides information and advice to visually impaired people and to their families and carers, provides visually impaired people with a range of welfare support and social activities, promotes awareness of sight loss issues and supports people within a residential home.
How much income did Vision Support Barrow & District report in 2026?
Vision Support Barrow & District reported total income of £2.47m and reported expenditure of £2.43m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Vision Support Barrow & District registered as a charity?
Vision Support Barrow & District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 December 1995 as charity number 1051674. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Vision Support Barrow & District?
Vision Support Barrow & District is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Vision Support Barrow & District operate?
Vision Support Barrow & District operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Vision Support Barrow & District a registered charity?
Yes — Vision Support Barrow & District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051674.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Barrow and Districts Society for the Blind Limited
- Barrow Blind Society
- Ostley House Home for the Blind
- The Blind Shop
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated