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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.

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
£463,521
Latest Expenditure
£408,645

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £394,932
Charitable Activities £16,095
Other Trading £4,734
Investments £697
Other Income £144,954

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £354,448
Raising Funds £17,389
Governance £0
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
£463,521
£408,6450 / 72
2024
£357,251
£357,5460 / 69
2023
£285,314
£385,0830 / 72
2022
£287,703
£326,2470 / 65
2021
£561,412
£371,837£354,448£291,767£98,00014 / 86

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

York Blind & Partially Sighted Society reported total income of £464k and reported expenditure of £409k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrea Glover Mrs. 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

Address
My Sight York
Ground Floor
84-86 Walmgate
York
YO1 9TL
Registration Date
13 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5049502
Charity Number
1159188

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Trustees

Andrea Glover Mrs Chair
Annette Gamston
Caroline Clifford
Dr Bethan O'Leary
Iain Mitchell
Lisa Willcox
Major David Michael Crouch
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Mysight York
  • Ybpss

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30 July 2026
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