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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £463,521 | £408,645 | 0 / 72 | |||
| 2024 | £357,251 | £357,546 | 0 / 69 | |||
| 2023 | £285,314 | £385,083 | 0 / 72 | |||
| 2022 | £287,703 | £326,247 | 0 / 65 | |||
| 2021 | £561,412 | £371,837 | £354,448 | £291,767 | £98,000 | 14 / 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.
How efficient is York Blind & Partially Sighted Society?
York Blind & Partially Sighted Society has a program ratio of 63.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Ground Floor
84-86 Walmgate
York
YO1 9TL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Mysight York
- Ybpss
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated