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Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities

Visionary is a federation of one hundred local societies for blind and partially sighted people in the UK. It aspires to provide support for and raise awareness of the services provided by its members. It has a development fund for small societies and advises national research and campaign groups. A conference for members is held annually and members receive a bi-monthly newsletter.

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Activities & Mission

Visionary is a federation of one hundred local societies for blind and partially sighted people in the UK. It aspires to provide support for and raise awareness of the services provided by its members. It has a development fund for small societies and advises national research and campaign groups. A conference for members is held annually and members receive a bi-monthly newsletter.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£399,026
Latest Expenditure
£437,036

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 109.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 109.5%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£399,026
£437,0360 / 0
2024
£487,271
£437,8110 / 0
2023
£473,387
£422,6040 / 0
2022
£358,665
£381,6190 / 1
2021
£341,068
£377,9400 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities

What does Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities do?

Visionary is a federation of one hundred local societies for blind and partially sighted people in the UK. It aspires to provide support for and raise awareness of the services provided by its members. It has a development fund for small societies and advises national research and campaign groups. A conference for members is held annually and members receive a bi-monthly newsletter.

How much income did Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities report in 2025?

Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities reported total income of £399k and reported expenditure of £437k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities registered as a charity?

Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2010 as charity number 1135360. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities?

Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Peter Upton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities operate?

Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Visionary - Linking Local Sight Loss Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135360.

Details

Address
Royal Blind
2A Robertson Avenue
EDINBURGH
EH11 1PZ
Registration Date
7 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049374
Charity Number
1135360

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Trustees

Mark Peter Upton Chair
Craig Spalding
Lowri Bartrum
Michael Keith Eales
Also governs 1 other charity
PHILIP DAVID MILLS
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Professor Shahina Pardhan
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Sarah French
Tom Harte

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