Is Colchester Society for the Blind a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Society for the Blind as a registered charity (number 207361) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Colchester Society for the Blind's charity number?

Colchester Society for the Blind's charity number is 207361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 207361?

Search 207361 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.

Does Colchester Society for the Blind have reviews and complaints?

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

Colchester Society for the Blind does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Colchester Society for the Blind registered as a charity?

Colchester Society for the Blind was entered on the register on 19 February 1963.

Registered charity · No. 207361

Colchester Society for the Blind

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Colchester Society for the Blind is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability.

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What are the key facts about Colchester Society for the Blind?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,682
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,854
Registered charity number: 207361
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Harwich Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Colchester Society for the Blind (number 207361) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Colchester Society for the Blind do?

To help the blind and partially sighted and defective sighted persons resident in the Borough of Colchester in Essex, and to do all such other charitable things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester Society for the Blind

Answers Colchester Society for the Blind gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Colchester Society for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 February 1963
Also known as: Colchester Blind Society
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Colchester Society for the Blind registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Colchester Society for the Blind. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Colchester Society for the Blind?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester Society for the Blind a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Society for the Blind as a registered charity (number 207361) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Colchester Society for the Blind's charity number?: Colchester Society for the Blind's charity number is 207361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 207361?: Search 207361 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 Colchester Society for the Blind do?: To help the blind and partially sighted and defective sighted persons resident in the Borough of Colchester in Essex, and to do all such other charitable things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above.
Does Colchester Society for the Blind have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester 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 Colchester Society for the Blind?: Colchester Society for the Blind does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Colchester Society for the Blind?: The register does not record Colchester Society for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Colchester Society for the Blind registered as a charity?: Colchester Society for the Blind was entered on the register on 19 February 1963.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.