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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.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£565,416
Latest Expenditure
£690,899

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £56,753
Charitable Activities £348,711
Other Trading £33,645
Investments £126,307
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £636,812
Raising Funds £54,087
Governance £14,026
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£565,416
£690,899£636,812£3,604,689£397,79522 / 150
2024
£1,455,111
£628,777£571,116£3,735,779£975,30722 / 150
2023
£503,228
£701,713£644,013£2,745,023£2,660,31722 / 174
2022
£963,842
£583,108£536,601£3,098,130£531,98121 / 106
2021
£1,410,702
£457,652£434,838£2,611,704£1,793,52716 / 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

Address
Warwickshire Vision Support
14 Market Place
WARWICK
CV34 4SL
Registration Date
17 March 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4037711
Charity Number
1123220

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Trustees

Louise Emma Wallis Chair
Arthur Marklew Liggins
Harmeedat Rasheed
Paul Christopher Anthony
Richard Charles Orme
Susan Mary Ayres
Thuy Thi Bien Pham

Also Known As

  • Wab
  • Warwickshire Vision Support

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