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title: "Blackburn and District Blind Society — check charity number 519938 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Blackburn and District Blind Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 519938. General Charitable Purposes charity based in NJK House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackburn-and-district-blind-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:06:37.410Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Blackburn and District Blind Society is a registered charity (number 519938) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £26,526 (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 Blackburn and District Blind Society?

Registered charity number

519938

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

NJK House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£26,526

Website

[www.bbsoc.org.uk](http://www.bbsoc.org.uk/)

## What does Blackburn and District Blind Society do?

To provide welfare services to the blind and partially sighted within the local government districts of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley.

## What causes is Blackburn and District Blind Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackburn and District Blind Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackburn 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Blackburn and District Blind Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Blackburn and District Blind Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 519938) 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 Blackburn and District Blind Society's charity number?

Blackburn and District Blind Society's charity number is 519938. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 519938?

Search 519938 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 Blackburn and District Blind Society do?

To provide welfare services to the blind and partially sighted within the local government districts of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley.

Does Blackburn and District Blind Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackburn 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 Blackburn and District Blind Society?

Blackburn and District Blind Society's website is http://www.bbsoc.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/519938).