BLIND CHILDREN UK
Support of visually impaired children, their families & helpers by providing the 5 key services of Family support, Educational advocacy, I/T support & equipment, Holidays & activities & Large print books.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £298,000 at the end of the financial year, maintaining the same level as the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £316,000, which was entirely granted to Guide Dogs, resulting in no surplus or deficit for the period. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with negligible liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Blind Children UK hold cash reserves to meet any known future liabilities as they fall due.” — page 5
“Blind Children UK owns the entire issued share capital of Blind Children UK (Trading) Limited which has been dormant since 2013. Consolidated financial statements are not prepared because Blind Children UK’s parent undertaking, Guide Dogs, prepares consolidated financial statements.” — page 9
“Key management personnel are all employees of Guide Dogs and their remuneration is disclosed in that charity’s Annual Report and Financial Statements. No amounts are recharged to Blind Children UK for services on the grounds of immateriality.” — page 23
“Blind Children UK owns the entire issued share capital of Blind Children UK (Trading) Limited which has been dormant since 2013. Consolidated financial statements are not prepared because Blind Children UK’s parent undertaking, Guide Dogs, prepares consolidated financial statements.” — page 9
“Key management personnel are all employees of Guide Dogs and their remuneration is disclosed in that charity’s Annual Report and Financial Statements. No amounts are recharged to Blind Children UK for services on the grounds of immateriality.” — page 23
“Blind Children UK owns the entire issued share capital of Blind Children UK (Trading) Limited which has been dormant since 2013.” — page 9
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03133018
- Trading subsidiary: BLIND CHILDREN UK (TRADING) LIMITED Companies House 04245581
- The company has issued share capital of £4 (2 Ordinary Shares of £2 each), representing the intra-group equity structure.
Company officers (Companies House)
- CROFTS, Catherine Mary on trustee list
- SONDHI, Ranjit, Dr on trustee list
- MILLARD, Marianne Lisa
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- Dr Ranjit Sondhichair
- Catherine Mary Crofts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £316k | £316k |
| 31/12/2023 | £311k | £311k |
| 31/12/2022 | £631k | £631k |
| 31/12/2021 | £534k | £534k |
| 31/12/2020 | £372k | £372k |
Common questions
Is BLIND CHILDREN UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £298,000 at the end of the financial year, maintaining the same level as the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £316,000, which was entirely granted to Guide Dogs, resulting in no surplus or deficit for the period. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with negligible liabilities. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £3k |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| OPTIGENE FOUNDATION | 1 | £238k |
| VINCHEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £202k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £127k |
| MYRISTICA TRUST | 1 | £100k |
Charities like this
- VICTA CHILDREN LTD
- THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
- THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION
- INFOCUS CHARITY
- ACTION FOR BLIND PEOPLE
- BLIND IN BUSINESS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIND CHILDREN UK | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VICTA CHILDREN LTD | £980k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND | £216k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION | £156.4m | £180,001 - £190,000 | — | above | 29.3% | no doubt |
| INFOCUS CHARITY | £10.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTION FOR BLIND PEOPLE | £5.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |