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Visual Impairment Breconshire

Brecknock Association For The Welfare Of The Blind, Nam Gweledol Sir Brycheiniog

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
217377
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 30, 1964
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
District Of Brecknock

Address

Address
COED Y WERN
PWLLGLOYW
BRECON
LD3 9RA

Activities

Support and assistance to visually impaired people throughout Breconshire,activities include:Making grants for equipment etc to individuals and groupsOperating a "friendly phone" service to the sight chalengedIssuing a CD & tape based quarterly nrwsletterOrganising escorted coach outings to blind persons resource centres and other solial destinations.

Objects: The Objects Of The Association Are: A) The Charity Shall Undertake Work Among Blind And Partially Sighted Persons Resident Within The District Of Breconshire. B) To Consider Applications Received For The Disbursement Of Monies Becoming Available To The Charity To Or On Behalf Of People With Visual Impairment Who Are Residing Within Breconshire And To Utilise These Monies In Such Manner As May Be Agreed By The Charity.c) To Promote And Facilitate Personal Recreation And Social Activities.d) To Represent The Interests Of People With Visual Impairment.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Powys

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £240 £1,185
March 31, 2024 £73 £1,846
March 31, 2023 £416 £364
March 31, 2022 £210 £2,098
March 31, 2021 £210 £2,098

Trustees

Name Appointed
Nick Lancaster (Chair) June 26, 2015
Derek Stephens Sept. 1, 2011
Laura Griffiths July 3, 2019
Margaret James
Ruth Thomas June 24, 2015