Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Light for the Blind is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.
Light for the Blind (number 1085698) 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 Light for the Blind do?
1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Light for the Blind
Answers Light for the Blind gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 August 2025, 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 records Light for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Light for the Blind's annual return for the year ending 30 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 Light for the Blind registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Light for the Blind yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Light for the Blind.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Light for the Blind as a registered charity (number 1085698) 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 Light for the Blind's charity number?
Light for the Blind's charity number is 1085698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1085698?
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What does Light for the Blind do?
1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Light 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 Light for the Blind?
Light for the Blind's website listed in our register data is http://www.lightfortheblind.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Light for the Blind?
The register records Light for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Light for the Blind's trustees paid?
Light for the Blind's annual return for the year ending 30 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Light for the Blind registered as a charity?
Light for the Blind was entered on the register on 21 March 2001.