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Burnley And District Society For The Blind

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
221896
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 12, 1963
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
93 Blacker Street
Burnley
BB10 2AF

Activities

The charity runs a social club once a week in one centre. The members are taken on outings and holidays and there are special Christmas activities. We will also respond to enquiries about funding equipment which supports blind or partially sighted individuals, or take up cases where there is discrimination against the blind.

Objects: (1) To Visit The Blind And The Partially Sighted At Their Homes For The Purpose Of General Help.(2) By Means Of Practical Encouragement And Assistance To Enable The Blind And The Partially Sighted To Learn To Read And Write Braille And Moon Also Pastime Occupations.(3) To Enable Suitable And Eligible Blind Persons And The Partially Sighted By Monetary And Other Assistance To Commence Trading On Their Own Account.(4) To Relieve The Aged And Infirm By Grants And Provisions And Other Necessities.(5) To Provide A Library Of Suitable Literature In Raised Type For Free Circulation Amongst The Blind And Partially Sighted.(6) To Provide Social And Welfare Centres.(7) To Assist In The Prevention Of Blindness.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Disability, Accommodation/housing, Amateur Sport
Who
People With Disabilities

Geography

Area of benefit
Burnley And District
Local Authority
Lancashire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £21,228 £21,417
March 31, 2024 £22,161 £25,701
March 31, 2023 £28,865 £28,921
March 31, 2022 £16,380 £13,007
March 31, 2021 £15,628 £13,118

Trustees

Name Appointed
Audrey Pate (Chair) Dec. 20, 2012
Beverly Marie Fort Dec. 7, 2020
Councillor Mrs Sheila Wicks Dec. 20, 2012
Jennifer Braddock March 2, 2022
Peter Christopher Pate Sept. 12, 2011
Roger Whittaker March 2, 2022

Linked charities

  • Richmond And Roberts Charity (221896-1)