--- title: "The Royal School for the Blind — check charity number 255913 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Royal School for the Blind a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 255913. Disability charity based in Wesley House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-royal-school-for-the-blind retrieved: 2026-08-21T15:44:17.127Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Royal School for the Blind is a registered charity (number 255913) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £36,480,579 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Royal School for the Blind? Registered charity number 255913 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wesley House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £36,480,579 Website [www.seeability.org](http://www.seeability.org/) ## What does The Royal School for the Blind do? SeeAbility provides specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities participate as equal citizens and realise their goals each and every day. ## What causes is The Royal School for the Blind registered for? DisabilityAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal School for the Blind yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal School for the Blind is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-royal-school-for-the-blind&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.seeability.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Royal School for the Blind a legitimate charity? Yes. The Royal School for the Blind is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 255913) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Royal School for the Blind's charity number? The Royal School for the Blind's charity number is 255913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 255913? Search 255913 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 The Royal School for the Blind do? SeeAbility provides specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities participate as equal citizens and realise their goals each and every day. Does The Royal School for the Blind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal School 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 The Royal School for the Blind? The Royal School for the Blind's website is http://www.seeability.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/255913).