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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.

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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

Latest Income
£49,144
Latest Expenditure
£85,961

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 174.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 174.9%
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
£49,144
£85,9610 / 6
2024
£51,591
£84,4910 / 6
2023
£123,347
£64,8370 / 4
2022
£118,647
£67,6080 / 7
2021
£70,443
£72,8550 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

Address
22 LOWTHER STREET
WHITEHAVEN
CUMBRIA
CA28 7DG
Registration Date
2 July 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1012522
Charity Number
1012522

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Trustees

David Arthur Linstead Chair
Christopher Gerard Quinn
Also governs 1 other charity
David Rogac
Mildred Josephine Linsead

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Look - the West Cumbria Society for the Blind
  • Look - West Cumbria Society for the Visually Impaired

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30 July 2026
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