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Registered charity · No. 1074958Charitable company

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# Vision Foundation for London

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Vision Foundation for London is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](https://www.fightforsight.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1074958&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Vision Foundation for London?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31

£0

Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31

£0

Registered charity number

1074958

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Charitable company

Register contact address detail (not service area)

50 Leman Street

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.fightforsight.org.uk](https://www.fightforsight.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Vision Foundation for London (number 1074958) 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 Vision Foundation for London do?

Vision Foundation plays a critical role in transforming lives and saving sight by working in partnership with others to deliver projects which inform, empower and include. In addition to providing funding we research, campaign and advocate on behalf of all blind and partially sighted people.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vision Foundation for London

Answers Vision Foundation for London 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 records Vision Foundation for London as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

31 March 1999

Company number

[03693002](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03693002) (Companies House)

Also known as

Glfb; Vision Foundation

Previous names on the register

Greater London Fund for the Blind

Where it says it operates

Throughout London

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Vision Foundation for London registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vision Foundation for London yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Vision Foundation for London.
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 Vision Foundation for London?

- 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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[Visit charity website](https://www.fightforsight.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Vision Foundation for London a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Vision Foundation for London as a registered charity (number 1074958) 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 Vision Foundation for London's charity number?

Vision Foundation for London's charity number is 1074958. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1074958?

Search 1074958 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 Vision Foundation for London do?

Vision Foundation plays a critical role in transforming lives and saving sight by working in partnership with others to deliver projects which inform, empower and include. In addition to providing funding we research, campaign and advocate on behalf of all blind and partially sighted people.

Does Vision Foundation for London have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vision Foundation for London. 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 Vision Foundation for London?

Vision Foundation for London's website listed in our register data is https://www.fightforsight.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 Vision Foundation for London?

The register records Vision Foundation for London as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.

What was Vision Foundation for London previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Vision Foundation for London: Greater London Fund for the Blind.

When was Vision Foundation for London registered as a charity?

Vision Foundation for London was entered on the register on 31 March 1999. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03693002).

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=1074958&subId=0).