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York Blind & Partially Sighted Society

Also known as: Mysight York, Ybpss

The aim of York Blind & Partially Sighted Society (MySight York) is to advocate and provide services to enable people who are blind or partially sighted achieve independence and live well with sight loss. We provide an Equipment and Information Centre, a Befriending Service, an Eye Clinic service, activities, outreach to anyone struggling with sight loss in the York area.

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Activities & Mission

The aim of York Blind & Partially Sighted Society (MySight York) is to advocate and provide services to enable people who are blind or partially sighted achieve independence and live well with sight loss. We provide an Equipment and Information Centre, a Befriending Service, an Eye Clinic service, activities, outreach to anyone struggling with sight loss in the York area.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£496,624
Latest Expenditure
£400,348

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 80.6%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£496,624
£400,3480 / 42
2025
£463,521
£408,6450 / 72
2024
£357,251
£357,5460 / 69
2023
£285,314
£385,0830 / 72
2022
£287,703
£326,2470 / 65

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Frequently asked questions about York Blind & Partially Sighted Society

What does York Blind & Partially Sighted Society do?

The aim of York Blind & Partially Sighted Society (MySight York) is to advocate and provide services to enable people who are blind or partially sighted achieve independence and live well with sight loss. We provide an Equipment and Information Centre, a Befriending Service, an Eye Clinic service, activities, outreach to anyone struggling with sight loss in the York area.

How much income did York Blind & Partially Sighted Society report in 2026?

York Blind & Partially Sighted Society reported total income of £497k and reported expenditure of £400k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was York Blind & Partially Sighted Society registered as a charity?

York Blind & Partially Sighted Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2014 as charity number 1159188. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs York Blind & Partially Sighted Society?

York Blind & Partially Sighted Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Sole. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does York Blind & Partially Sighted Society operate?

York Blind & Partially Sighted Society operates across 3 areas: City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.

Is York Blind & Partially Sighted Society a registered charity?

Yes — York Blind & Partially Sighted Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159188.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5049502
Charity Number
1159188

Trustees

John Sole Chair
Annette Gamston
Dr Bethan O'Leary
Dr Christopher Roberts
Also governs 1 other charity
Ebony Ceesay
Geetanjali Chopra
Iain Mitchell
Lisa Willcox

Also Known As

  • Mysight York
  • Ybpss

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2 November 2026
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