# THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 226227
- **Other names:** THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE BLIND, RNIB, THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** March 21, 1963
- **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=226227


## Contact

- **Address:** Grimaldi Building, 154A Pentonville Road, London
- **Postcode:** N1 9JE
- **Phone:** 0303 123 9999
- **Email:** helpline@rnib.org.uk
- **Website:** www.rnib.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 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.

**Activities:** 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

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Accommodation/housing, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Isle Of Man
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £95878000 | £95388000 | £134656000 | 1286 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £89683000 | £90524000 | £134656000 | 1286 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £106593000 | £87026000 | £135956000 | 1110 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £85709000 | £77207000 | £113705000 | 1214 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £86486000 | £79066000 | £122302000 | 1412 |  |




## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Collins |  | Sept. 17, 2020 |
| Andrew Barry |  | Aug. 1, 2025 |
| Anna Tylor |  | July 29, 2020 |
| Anouschka Elliott |  | Aug. 1, 2025 |
| Deborah Womack |  | Sept. 17, 2020 |
| Elizabeth Ann Walker |  | Aug. 21, 2019 |
| Mary Elliott |  | June 14, 2024 |
| Sir James Alan Harra |  | July 7, 2025 |
| Tanya Catherine Castell MBE |  | Sept. 21, 2023 |