--- title: "The Torch Trust for the Blind — charity 208678 | CharityCompare" description: "The Torch Trust for the Blind (charity 208678). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-torch-trust-for-the-blind-2 retrieved: 2026-10-11T03:07:50.901Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 208678 TT # The Torch Trust for the Blind Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Torch Trust for the Blind is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, overseas aid/famine relief. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.torchtrust.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=208678&subId=0) Work at The Torch Trust for the Blind? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-torch-trust-for-the-blind-2&type=claim&name=The%20Torch%20Trust%20for%20the%20Blind) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Torch Trust for the Blind? Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30 £0 Registered charity number 208678 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Torch Way Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.torchtrust.org](http://www.torchtrust.org/) Quick answer The Torch Trust for the Blind (number 208678) 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 The Torch Trust for the Blind do? The Torch Trust for the Blind aims to overcome sight loss as a barrier to finding a personal faith in Christ and living a fulfilled Christian life. It provides Christian literature, fellowship and personal support to visually impaired people in the UK and around the world. This Charity is the original charity set up by Torch, all current activities are undertaken through charity number 1095904 Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Torch Trust for the Blind Answers The Torch Trust 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 The Torch Trust 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 22 September 1962 Also known as Torch Family; Torch Fellowship; Torch Trust Previous names on the register Torch Blind Fund Trust Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 The Torch Trust for the Blind registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Torch Trust for the Blind yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Torch Trust 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Torch Trust for the Blind? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Torch Trust for the Blind's charity number? The Torch Trust for the Blind's charity number is 208678. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208678? Search 208678 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 Torch Trust for the Blind do? The Torch Trust for the Blind aims to overcome sight loss as a barrier to finding a personal faith in Christ and living a fulfilled Christian life. It provides Christian literature, fellowship and personal support to visually impaired people in the UK and around the world. This Charity is the original charity set up by Torch, all current activities are undertaken through charity number 1095904 Does The Torch Trust for the Blind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Torch Trust 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 Torch Trust for the Blind? The Torch Trust for the Blind's website listed in our register data is http://www.torchtrust.org. 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 The Torch Trust for the Blind? The register does not record The Torch Trust for the Blind as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. What was The Torch Trust for the Blind previously called? The register lists this previous name for The Torch Trust for the Blind: Torch Blind Fund Trust. When was The Torch Trust for the Blind registered as a charity? The Torch Trust for the Blind was entered on the register on 22 September 1962. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=208678&subId=0).