WALES COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
WCB is the umbrella agency in Wales representing blind and partially sighted people and the clubs and societies that support them. We gather the opinions and views of people with sight loss through groups and consultation. We put their voice at the centre of what we do, reporting their views to the people who are responsible for the services that help them. We signpost people to these services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a year-end surplus of £64,816, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Unrestricted funds totalled £235,727, with free reserves of £35,159, which the trustees confirm meets their reserves policy. The charity received continued Welsh Government funding and expressed confidence in its ability to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Welsh Government - 150,000” — page 28
“Reserves should be maintained at a level of 6 months operating costs of the core organisation.” — page 17
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/07/2012)
Trustees
- JANICE D POWERSchair
- BRIAN MAWBY
- Brian James Hobart
- Helen Simon
- JULIE THOMAS
- Malcolm John Nicholas
- Michelle Wall
- PETER CURTIS
- Rhianwen Elen Stiff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £206k | £165k |
| 31/03/2024 | £137k | £157k |
| 31/03/2023 | £129k | £150k |
| 31/03/2022 | £120k | £149k |
| 31/03/2021 | £161k | £147k |
Common questions
Is WALES COUNCIL OF THE BLIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a year-end surplus of £64,816, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Unrestricted funds totalled £235,727, with free reserves of £35,159, which the trustees confirm meets their reserves policy. The charity received continued Welsh Government funding and expressed confidence in its ability to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WALES COUNCIL OF THE BLIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WALES COUNCIL OF THE BLIND as a grant recipient include THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST, Fight for Sight, THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE JENOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | FY2025 | £90k | Regular grants programme |
| Fight for Sight | FY2024 | £30k | Research grant |
| THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £28k | |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/08/2020 | £50k | Covid-19 RESET |