Visual impairment `HE215`¶

Visual impairment is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health condition subcategory.

1,024 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.50% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Charities matching this regular expression will be excluded from the tag:

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Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	481	0.68%
£10k - £100k	231	0.33%
£100k - £250k	80	0.35%
£250k - £500k	62	0.56%
£500k - £1m	58	0.83%
£1m - £10m	57	0.62%
Over £10m	21	0.93%
Total	990	0.51%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	833	0.48%
oscr	156	0.62%
ccni	35	0.50%
Total	1,024	0.50%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND [Charity number: 207544] Seventy five per cent of blindness in the world is either avoidable or treatable. Sightsavers works with partners in developing countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Our work alleviates poverty among poor and marginalised communities and thus helps to realise the internationally accepted Millenium Development Goals.	£285,595,000
Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind [Charity number: SC038110] ' To take or promote measures for the prevention and cure of blindness in the countries and territories specified under article 4 of this our charter and for the education, rehabilitation, training and employment of the blind in those countries and territories and ' To foster collaboration among organisations concerned with blindness and its prevention and to promote and where appropriate, to participate in national, regional and international activities likely to prevent blindness and benefit the blind in any part of the world.	£283,836,000
The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association [Charity number: SC038979] The Objects for which the Association is established are to promote the health, equality and independence of blind and partially sighted people by: 1. Providing guide dogs for blind and partially sighted people.. 2. Training and educating blind and partially sighted people in the use of such guide dogs. 3. The relief, prevention and cure of vision impairment. 4. Providing such services, facilities and activities for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people as the Association shall from time to time deem fit	£156,400,000
THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 209617] The Association provides guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services to people who are blind and partially sighted. In accordance with its constitution, it provides "additional services and facilities for the relief of blind persons as the Association shall from time to time deem fit".	£156,400,000
SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 289868] Sense exists so that no one who is deafblind or has other complex disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Across the country, we support children and adults to communicate and experience the world. We provide information and advice, offer a wide range of flexible services and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.	£101,863,000
Royal National Institute of Blind People [Charity number: SC039316] The objects for which the Institute is established and incorporated are to promote the better education, training, employment and welfare of Blind and partially sighted people, and generally to watch over and protect the interests of Blind and partially sighted people and to prevent blindness.	£95,900,000
THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE [Charity number: 226227] RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk	£95,878,000
JEWISH CARE [Charity number: 802559] Jewish Care cares for people in the Jewish community. We give care & support to older people,Holocaust survivors,people with physical & sensory disabilities & with mental health needs. We offer support groups,run leadership & activity programmes for young people. Our staff & volunteers support thousands of people a week. Everything is guided by our Jewish values, warmth,kindness,honesty & respect.	£81,837,000
THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND [Charity number: 255913] SeeAbility provides specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities participate as equal citizens and realise their goals each and every day.	£36,480,579
Sense Scotland [Charity number: SC022097] Objects of the Company 1. The objects for which the Company is established are to provide support and relief to children, young people and adults who have communication support needs arising from a range of disabilities, including, but not limited to, deafblindness. autism. cerebral palsy. sensory impairment. learning or physical disability, often against a backdrop of complex health needs, and to provide help and support for their families and carers (the “Objects”).	£30,670,466

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper [Charity number: NI103519] Sound Around Ards Talking Newspaper is based in Newtownards and covers the area of Ards and North Down Borough Council. There are over 60 listeners, most of whom are blind or partially sighted but others who are unable to read newspapers for other health reasons may be included. The local newspapers, the Newtownards Chronicle and the County Down Spectator, are published on Thursday and the Talking Newspaper is recorded on Thursday night. Extracts of local news and information about events in the area are recorded and copied onto CDs . The CDs also include a magazine section and are normally about 1 hour long. The CDs are posted in distinctive yellow wallets on Thursday night and delivered, free of charge, by the Post Office. Most listeners use their own CD players, but Sound Around Ards may provide one free of charge, on a discretionary basis. After listening to the CD it is posted back in the same wallet. The address label has the listener’s address on one side and Sound Around Ards address on the other. Over 20 volunteers assist with the news and magazine production. The service is free to listeners. Sound Around Ards is mainly funded by donations but fundraising may be carried out as necessary. We are part of a network of Talking Newspapers operating in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, striving to promote social inclusion to those persons who may otherwise be isolated from events taking place in their community. We believe that our purposes are beneficial and not harmful. The only private incidental benefit is a sense of well-being to those who volunteer.	£1,276
BEACON CENTRE FOR THE BLIND [Charity number: 216092] Domiciliary care is provided for up to 71 elderly blind and partially sighted persons. Up to 400 blind and partially sighted persons attend our Day Centre each week to participate in stimulating and therapeutic activities. We provide Community Services to blind and partially sighted persons residing in the Midlands area. We facilitate employment opportunities for visually impaired people.	£2,664,000
MERTON SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE [Charity number: 283843] MSSC is a sports and social club for visually impaired people and sighted members. We run regular cycling, walking, bowls, darts, swimming, canoeing and social activities including quizzes, theatres, brewery tours and much more from our base in Colliers Wood, Merton. We try to partner with other organisations in Merton and beyond that support us through fundraising and shared activities.	£19,395
CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION (UNITED KINGDOM) LIMITED [Charity number: 1058162] CBM UK transforms the lives of people with disabilities, their families and communities in the poorest places in the world. We work with local partners to prevent and cure diseases that cause disability and build a world where people with disabilities can fulfil their potential, helping them access healthcare and education, build sustainable livelihoods and play an active role in their community	£6,523,632
Ayrshire Recording Services (Talking Newspapers for the Visually Impaired) [Charity number: SC054087] The Charity exists to serve and support visually impaired and vulnerable individuals within the Ayrshire locality. Our mission is to provide a lifeline for those who are unable to read the written word by offering free audio talking newspapers and related services. We aim to promote social inclusion, uplift spirits, and enhance emotional well-being through the power of connection and information.
V. I. SAHARA GROUP [Charity number: 1104620] Parent/carer's of V.I. children meet on a regular basis to support each other, to share and discuss various issues related to them in a friendly environment.Aromatherapy is provided to the carers to de stress themselves.The charity also runs an out of school Urdu/Arabic Braille Club for V.I. children, where they learn Arabic Braille skills, mother-tongue to be able communicate effectively.	£60
THE LOWESTOFT AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 288825] We produce digital editions on usb drives for visually impaired persons in local area, weekly news, fortnightly information, monthly magazine.	£4,620
Highland VIP Walking Group [Charity number: SC053039] The organisation of, and access to, recreational activities for the visually impaired, their family and friends.	£14,143
JEWISH BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED SOCIETY LIMITED [Charity number: 259480] Exists for Jewish people with physical disabilities and or impaired vision aged 18 upwards to have access to housing and support so that they lead the best life they can; enabling independence, dignity and choice. This is achieved through our specially adapted mobility apartments located in our unique supportive developments or within their own home in the wider community.	£6,093,469
BLIND AMBITION [Charity number: 1172483] To relieve the needs of blind and visually impaired people in the UK through the provision of support, education and practical advice. To run and setup events and social activities to promote sight loss awareness within local communities.	£1,208