--- title: "Accrington and District Blind Society — check charity number 221983 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Accrington and District Blind Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 221983. Disability charity based in Accrington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/accrington-and-district-blind-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:37:14.147Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Accrington and District Blind Society is a registered charity (number 221983) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £20,483 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Accrington and District Blind Society? Registered charity number 221983 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Accrington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,483 Website [www.elvinet.org.uk](http://www.elvinet.org.uk/) ## What does Accrington and District Blind Society do? The Charity supports people with sight loss across a large part of East Lancashire and offers a range of services from our refurbished Sight Advice Centre in Accrington. ## What causes is Accrington and District Blind Society registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Accrington and District Blind Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Accrington and District Blind Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=accrington-and-district-blind-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.elvinet.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Accrington and District Blind Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Accrington and District Blind Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 221983) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Accrington and District Blind Society's charity number? Accrington and District Blind Society's charity number is 221983. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 221983? Search 221983 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Accrington and District Blind Society do? The Charity supports people with sight loss across a large part of East Lancashire and offers a range of services from our refurbished Sight Advice Centre in Accrington. Does Accrington and District Blind Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Accrington and District Blind Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Accrington and District Blind Society? Accrington and District Blind Society's website is http://www.elvinet.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/221983).