Warwickshire Association For The Blind
Also known as: Wab, Warwickshire Vision Support
SUPPORTS RESIDENTS OF WARWICKSHIRE AND COVENTRY WITH SIGHT LOSS PROBLEMS. PROVIDES REHABILITATION SERVICES, SUPPORT, ADVICE AND COMPANIONSHIP TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. ACHIEVES THIS BY ONE-ONE ADVICE, SOCIAL CLUBS, DROP IN CENTRES AS WELL AS TALKING NEWSPAPERS, TALKING BOOKS AND IT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.
Activities & Mission
SUPPORTS RESIDENTS OF WARWICKSHIRE AND COVENTRY WITH SIGHT LOSS PROBLEMS. PROVIDES REHABILITATION SERVICES, SUPPORT, ADVICE AND COMPANIONSHIP TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. ACHIEVES THIS BY ONE-ONE ADVICE, SOCIAL CLUBS, DROP IN CENTRES AS WELL AS TALKING NEWSPAPERS, TALKING BOOKS AND IT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.
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 89% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £565,416 | £690,899 | £636,812 | £3,604,689 | £397,795 | 22 / 150 |
| 2024 | £1,455,111 | £628,777 | £571,116 | £3,735,779 | £975,307 | 22 / 150 |
| 2023 | £503,228 | £701,713 | £644,013 | £2,745,023 | £2,660,317 | 22 / 174 |
| 2022 | £963,842 | £583,108 | £536,601 | £3,098,130 | £531,981 | 21 / 106 |
| 2021 | £1,410,702 | £457,652 | £434,838 | £2,611,704 | £1,793,527 | 16 / 257 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Warwickshire Association For The Blind
What does Warwickshire Association For The Blind do?
SUPPORTS RESIDENTS OF WARWICKSHIRE AND COVENTRY WITH SIGHT LOSS PROBLEMS. PROVIDES REHABILITATION SERVICES, SUPPORT, ADVICE AND COMPANIONSHIP TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. ACHIEVES THIS BY ONE-ONE ADVICE, SOCIAL CLUBS, DROP IN CENTRES AS WELL AS TALKING NEWSPAPERS, TALKING BOOKS AND IT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.
How much income did Warwickshire Association For The Blind report in 2025?
Warwickshire Association For The Blind reported total income of £565k and reported expenditure of £691k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Warwickshire Association For The Blind?
Warwickshire Association For The Blind has a program ratio of 112.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Warwickshire Association For The Blind registered as a charity?
Warwickshire Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2008 as charity number 1123220. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Warwickshire Association For The Blind?
Warwickshire Association For The Blind is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Emma Wallis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Warwickshire Association For The Blind operate?
Warwickshire Association For The Blind operates in Warwickshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Warwickshire Association For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — Warwickshire Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123220.
Details
14 Market Place
WARWICK
CV34 4SL
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Also Known As
- Wab
- Warwickshire Vision Support
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated