# WATFORD SOCIAL CENTRE FOR THE BLIND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 302491
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 14, 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=302491


## Contact

- **Address:** Rene Milton Hall, 17 Cross Street, Watford, Herts
- **Postcode:** WD17 2QD
- **Phone:** 07932746181
- **Email:** contact@watfordblindcentre.org
- **Website:** www.watfordblindcentre.org



## Activities

**Objects:** A PLACE WHERE BLIND PEOPLE MAY MEET FOR SOCIAL INTERCOURSE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION TO PLY CRAFTS PECULIAR TO BLIND PEOPLE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF ENABLING BLIND PEOPLE TO ENTER INTO INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSIONS AND TO BECOME AS FAR AS POSSIBLE SELF SUPPORTING.

**Activities:** The charity provides a club where visually impaired people may meet socially enjoying weekly activities, entertainment & support specifically for those with sight loss. Regular days out and an annual holiday for members can be enjoyed. The club is open every week for two days & runs entirely on a self funded and voluntary basis.

**Area of benefit:** WATFORD.




## Classification

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



## Areas of operation

- Hertfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £237797 | £41122 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £77047 | £38343 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £44569 | £26933 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £24407 | £24684 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £23321 | £17843 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Jenny Marsh** (Chair)
- Abigael Radcliffe — appointed March 19, 2018
- Dennis Dumbleton — appointed Oct. 31, 2011
- Diane Abbott — appointed Sept. 21, 2015
- Edward Marsh — appointed Nov. 11, 2022
- HILDA MATHER
- Nicholas John Rayner — appointed May 5, 2022
- RICHARD TOWNLEY
- Rachael Gilthorpe — appointed March 19, 2018