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title: "Carlisle Society for the Blind — check charity number 1203340 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Carlisle Society for the Blind a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203340. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 9 Brunswick Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carlisle-society-for-the-blind
retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:26:26.756Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Carlisle Society for the Blind is a registered charity (number 1203340) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £64,022 (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 Carlisle Society for the Blind?

Registered charity number

1203340

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

9 Brunswick Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£64,022

Website

[www.carlisleblindsociety.org.uk](https://www.carlisleblindsociety.org.uk/)

## What does Carlisle Society for the Blind do?

Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.

## What causes is Carlisle Society for the Blind registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carlisle Society for the Blind yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carlisle Society for the Blind 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 Carlisle Society for the Blind a legitimate charity?

Yes. Carlisle Society for the Blind is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203340) 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 Carlisle Society for the Blind's charity number?

Carlisle Society for the Blind's charity number is 1203340. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1203340?

Search 1203340 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 Carlisle Society for the Blind do?

Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.

Does Carlisle Society for the Blind have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carlisle Society for the Blind. 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 Carlisle Society for the Blind?

Carlisle Society for the Blind's website is https://www.carlisleblindsociety.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/1203340).