West Cumbria Society For The Blind
Also known as: Look - the West Cumbria Society for the Blind, Look - West Cumbria Society for the Visually Impaired
1 We provide a Resource & information Centre open 9am-5pm Mon to Friday. 2 We provide an outreach visiting service and social clubs for blind or partially sighted.
Activities & Mission
1 We provide a Resource & information Centre open 9am-5pm Mon to Friday. 2 We provide an outreach visiting service and social clubs for blind or partially sighted.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £49,144 | £85,961 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £51,591 | £84,491 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £123,347 | £64,837 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £118,647 | £67,608 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2021 | £70,443 | £72,855 | 0 / 16 |
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Frequently asked questions about West Cumbria Society For The Blind
What does West Cumbria Society For The Blind do?
1 We provide a Resource & information Centre open 9am-5pm Mon to Friday. 2 We provide an outreach visiting service and social clubs for blind or partially sighted.
How much income did West Cumbria Society For The Blind report in 2025?
West Cumbria Society For The Blind reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £86k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was West Cumbria Society For The Blind registered as a charity?
West Cumbria Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1992 as charity number 1012522. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs West Cumbria Society For The Blind?
West Cumbria Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Arthur Linstead. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Cumbria Society For The Blind operate?
West Cumbria Society For The Blind operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Cumbria Society For The Blind a registered charity?
Yes — West Cumbria Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1012522.
Details
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CUMBRIA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Look - the West Cumbria Society for the Blind
- Look - West Cumbria Society for the Visually Impaired
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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