Is Somerset Association for the Blind a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Somerset Association for the Blind as a registered charity (number 203296) 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 Somerset Association for the Blind's charity number?

Somerset Association for the Blind's charity number is 203296. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 203296?

Search 203296 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 Somerset Association for the Blind have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somerset Association 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 Somerset Association for the Blind?

Somerset Association for the Blind's website listed in our register data is http://www.somersetsight.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.

What was Somerset Association for the Blind previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Somerset Association for the Blind: Somerset County Association for the Blind.

When was Somerset Association for the Blind registered as a charity?

Somerset Association for the Blind was entered on the register on 20 February 1962.

Registered charity · No. 203296

Somerset Association for the Blind

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Somerset Association for the Blind is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Somerset Association for the Blind?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 203296
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Northfield House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.somersetsight.org.uk

Quick answer

Somerset Association for the Blind (number 203296) 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 Somerset Association for the Blind do?

The Charity supported blind and partially sighted people in the county of Somerset. On 6 January 2014 its activities and assets were transferred to Somerset Sight Ltd (charity no. 1154472) and it has since been dormant.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Somerset Association for the Blind

Answers Somerset Association 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 Somerset Association 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: 20 February 1962
Also known as: Somerset Sight
Previous names on the register: Somerset County Association for the Blind
Where it says it operates: Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Somerset Association for the Blind registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Somerset Association for the Blind yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Somerset Association 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 Somerset Association for the Blind?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Somerset Association for the Blind a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Somerset Association for the Blind as a registered charity (number 203296) 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 Somerset Association for the Blind's charity number?: Somerset Association for the Blind's charity number is 203296. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 203296?: Search 203296 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 Somerset Association for the Blind do?: The Charity supported blind and partially sighted people in the county of Somerset. On 6 January 2014 its activities and assets were transferred to Somerset Sight Ltd (charity no. 1154472) and it has since been dormant.
Does Somerset Association for the Blind have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somerset Association 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 Somerset Association for the Blind?: Somerset Association for the Blind's website listed in our register data is http://www.somersetsight.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 Somerset Association for the Blind?: The register does not record Somerset Association for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Somerset Association for the Blind previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Somerset Association for the Blind: Somerset County Association for the Blind.
When was Somerset Association for the Blind registered as a charity?: Somerset Association for the Blind was entered on the register on 20 February 1962.

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.