# WORCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1136716
- **Other names:** SIGHT CONCERN WORCESTERSHIRE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 5, 2010
- **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=1136716


## Contact

- **Address:** WORCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE, BLIND, THE BRADBURY CENTRE, 2 SANSOME WALK, WORCESTER
- **Postcode:** WR1 1LH
- **Phone:** 01905723245
- **Email:** info@sightconcern.co.uk
- **Website:** www.sightconcern.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 4. Charitable objects4.1 The charity’s objects are specifically restricted to the following:a) To support visually impaired people, primarily those living in Worcestershire.b) The provision of services to increase the independence and reduce the social isolation of vision impaired people of all ages, and at all stages of their vision impairment journey. c) The promotion and support of the emotional and physical wellbeing of blind and partially sighted people, and their families. d) The provision of information, resources and advocacy to support and empower people living with impaired vision to make informed choices. e) Working collaboratively with other service providers and agencies, ensuring people affected by sight loss receive the best services. f) The provision of similar services to people with other sensory impairment or needs.

**Activities:** We provide access to information, advice and guidance - Supporting people to make informed choices. We provide access to expert support - Supporting people to lead independent lives. We provide access to social and leisure activities - Supporting people  to lead full and active lives.

**Area of benefit:** WORCESTERSHIRE




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Worcestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £461361 | £388380 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £349701 | £584131 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £199940 | £501416 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £435531 | £391664 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £603072 | £311342 | £1433463 | 14 |



## Trustees

- Andrew William Hall — appointed Jan. 18, 2022
- Dr Robert Howard Lee Milford — appointed March 2, 2021
- ELIZABETH BAIO
- Hazel Margaret Shaw — appointed March 2, 2021
- James McBride — appointed Jan. 27, 2020
- Phillip Virdi-Smith — appointed May 1, 2022