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Worcestershire Association For The Blind

Also known as: Sight Concern Worcestershire

We provide access to information, advice and guidance - Supporting people to make informed choices. We provide access to expert support - Supporting people to lead independent lives. We provide access to social and leisure activities - Supporting people to lead full and active lives.

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Activities & Mission

We provide access to information, advice and guidance - Supporting people to make informed choices. We provide access to expert support - Supporting people to lead independent lives. We provide access to social and leisure activities - Supporting people to lead full and active lives.

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
£461,361
Latest Expenditure
£388,380

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £236,453
Charitable Activities £324,241
Other Trading £1,805
Investments £40,563
Other Income £10

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £262,154
Raising Funds £49,188
Governance £9,904
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£461,361
£388,3800 / 190
2024
£349,701
£584,1310 / 180
2023
£199,940
£501,4160 / 159
2022
£435,531
£391,6640 / 161
2021
£603,072
£311,342£262,154£1,433,463£56714 / 195

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Worcestershire Association For The Blind

What does Worcestershire Association For The Blind do?

We provide access to information, advice and guidance - Supporting people to make informed choices. We provide access to expert support - Supporting people to lead independent lives. We provide access to social and leisure activities - Supporting people to lead full and active lives.

How much income did Worcestershire Association For The Blind report in 2025?

Worcestershire Association For The Blind reported total income of £461k and reported expenditure of £388k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Worcestershire Association For The Blind registered as a charity?

Worcestershire Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2010 as charity number 1136716. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Worcestershire Association For The Blind?

Worcestershire Association For The Blind is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Worcestershire Association For The Blind operate?

Worcestershire Association For The Blind operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Worcestershire Association For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Worcestershire Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136716.

Details

Address
WORCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE
BLIND
THE BRADBURY CENTRE
2 SANSOME WALK
WORCESTER
WR1 1LH
Registration Date
5 July 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010708
Charity Number
1136716

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Trustees

Andrew William Hall
Dr Robert Howard Lee Milford
ELIZABETH BAIO
Also governs 1 other charity
Hazel Margaret Shaw
Phillip Virdi-Smith

Also Known As

  • Sight Concern Worcestershire

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