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Vision Support Harrogate District

Also known as: Harrogate and District (including Ripon) Society for the Blind

The Society responds to the needs of visually impaired people in the Harrogate district by providing among other things:- a centre for social activities, handicraft training, educational classes,home visiting,information about hospital eye clinics, a telephone befriending service, counselling, display of aids for the blind and outings.

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Activities & Mission

The Society responds to the needs of visually impaired people in the Harrogate district by providing among other things:- a centre for social activities, handicraft training, educational classes,home visiting,information about hospital eye clinics, a telephone befriending service, counselling, display of aids for the blind and outings.

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

Latest Income
£102,618
Latest Expenditure
£162,706

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 158.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 158.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£102,618
£162,7060 / 48
2024
£81,596
£138,3790 / 47
2023
£119,327
£131,1560 / 45
2022
£300,644
£120,0280 / 40
2021
£93,367
£117,0690 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vision Support Harrogate District

What does Vision Support Harrogate District do?

The Society responds to the needs of visually impaired people in the Harrogate district by providing among other things:- a centre for social activities, handicraft training, educational classes,home visiting,information about hospital eye clinics, a telephone befriending service, counselling, display of aids for the blind and outings.

How much income did Vision Support Harrogate District report in 2025?

Vision Support Harrogate District reported total income of £103k and reported expenditure of £163k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vision Support Harrogate District registered as a charity?

Vision Support Harrogate District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1962 as charity number 211436. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Vision Support Harrogate District?

Vision Support Harrogate District is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT HORNER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vision Support Harrogate District operate?

Vision Support Harrogate District operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vision Support Harrogate District a registered charity?

Yes — Vision Support Harrogate District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211436.

Details

Address
Vision Support
Russell Sergeant House
23 East Parade
HARROGATE
North Yorkshire
HG1 5LF
Registration Date
19 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
211436
Charity Number
211436

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Trustees

ROBERT HORNER Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alistair William Ratcliffe
Also governs 1 other charity
ERIC MITCHELL
James Alfred Grimshaw
John Macrae Mellor
Mary Elizabeth Kirk
Peter Charles Jensen
Sara Lisabeth Horbury
Stephen John Kirk
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Harrogate and District (including Ripon) Society for the Blind

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