# GALLOWAY&#x27;S SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 526088
- **Other names:** GALLOWAYS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Aug. 7, 1963
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=526088


## Contact

- **Address:** HOWICK HOUSE, HOWICK PARK AVENUE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON
- **Postcode:** PR1 0LS
- **Phone:** 01772 744148
- **Email:** enquiries@galloways.org.uk
- **Website:** www.galloways.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1 TO RELIEVE THE DISABILITY OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS.2 TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF SIGHT

**Activities:** The Society&#x27;s main activities are :-Providing talking newspapers, magazines and booksProviding supported accomodationProviding newslettersProviding equipment on loanProviding a braille, audio and large print transcription serviceProviding radios, CD/tape players and Digital playersProviding information and advice




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Accommodation/housing, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Geography

- Lancashire
- Sefton





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **SIMON KENYON BOOTH** | Chair | March 1, 1998 |
| ANTHONY VICTOR KIMPTON |  | March 18, 2014 |
| Beatrice Booth |  | May 20, 2024 |
| Hannah Taylor |  | March 31, 2020 |
| JOHN BRETHERTON |  | Nov. 1, 2003 |
| JOHN JAMES WARD |  | March 1, 1996 |
| Joanna Solanki |  | March 31, 2020 |
| Ruth Cuthbert |  | March 31, 2020 |




