Is National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom as a registered charity (number SC040134) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom's charity number?

National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom's charity number is SC040134. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040134?

Search SC040134 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom?

National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. SC040134

National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £21,993
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £79,780
Registered charity number: SC040134
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland

Quick answer

National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom (number SC040134) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom do?

Through representation and campaigning, the Federation strives to improve aspects and quality of daily life for all blind, partially sighted and deaf-blind people, and those whose sight impairment is part of multi-disability, in the United Kingdom.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom

Answers National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 December 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom as a registered charity (number SC040134) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom's charity number?: National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom's charity number is SC040134. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040134?: Search SC040134 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom do?: Through representation and campaigning, the Federation strives to improve aspects and quality of daily life for all blind, partially sighted and deaf-blind people, and those whose sight impairment is part of multi-disability, in the United Kingdom.
Does National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom?: National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom registered as a charity?: National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom was entered on the register on 12 December 2008.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.