# BRITISH WIRELESS FOR THE BLIND FUND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1078287
- **Other names:** WIRELESS FUND / WIRELESS FOR THE BLIND / BWBF
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 19, 1999
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1078287


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 The Beech Tree, Elmhurst Business Park, Lichfield
- **Postcode:** WS13 8EX
- **Phone:** 01622754757
- **Email:** info@blind.org.uk
- **Website:** www.blind.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE RELIEF OF THOSE PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO BE REGISTERED VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE BRITISH ISLANDS IN SUCH WAY AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES.

**Activities:** The object of the Charity is the relief of those eligible to be registered blind or partially sighted in the British Isles in such a way that the as the trustees see fit.  This includes the provision of equipment and services,  in accordance with its Memorandum of Association

**Area of benefit:** BRITISH ISLES




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Disability, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £872275 | £1618522 | £3168954 | 12 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1088633 | £1683475 | £3687534 | 12 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1642407 | £1550502 | £4079163 | 13 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1162116 | £1472942 | £4269938 | 13 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1129243 | £1498351 | £4302098 | 16 |



## Trustees

- **Michael Brace** (Chair) — appointed May 18, 2018
- Gerry Thorn — appointed May 18, 2018
- JASON CHARLES DOMINIC MOWE
- John Patrick Beesley — appointed June 4, 2025
- Lindsey Mack — appointed Dec. 6, 2018
- Quentin Howard — appointed Oct. 3, 2019