Registered charity · No. SC017167Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
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Sight Scotland
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Sight Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
Sight Scotland (number SC017167) 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 Sight Scotland do?
Sight Scotland, formerly Royal Blind, is Scotland’s largest visual impairment organisation, dedicated to addressing visual impairment challenges for over 230 years. Our services support people at all stages of sight loss and include learning services, community support, residential care, enterprise, and research funding. The Royal Blind School now serves children and young people with complex needs and offers outreach services to local authorities. The Scottish Braille Press focuses on transcribing large print and audio documents, primarily for the financial sector. Our residential care servi…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sight Scotland
Answers Sight Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Sight Scotland's money come from?
Sight Scotland reported £20m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £18m (87%), other income £2.5m (12%), investments £174k (1%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£18m · 87%
Other income£2.5m · 12%
Investments£174k · 1%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Royal Blind
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Sight Scotland registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
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The register data used for this profile lists Sight Scotland as a registered charity (number SC017167) 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 Sight Scotland's charity number?
Sight Scotland's charity number is SC017167. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Sight Scotland do?
Sight Scotland, formerly Royal Blind, is Scotland’s largest visual impairment organisation, dedicated to addressing visual impairment challenges for over 230 years. Our services support people at all stages of sight loss and include learning services, community support, residential care, enterprise, and research funding. The Royal Blind School now serves children and young people with complex needs and offers outreach services to local authorities. The Scottish Braille Press focuses on transcribing large print and audio documents, primarily for the financial sector. Our residential care servi…
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How can I donate to Sight Scotland?
Sight Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.sightscotland.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.
Where does Sight Scotland's money come from?
Sight Scotland reported £20m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £18m (87%), other income £2.5m (12%), investments £174k (1%).
When was Sight Scotland registered as a charity?
Sight Scotland was entered on the register on 16 January 1923.