LIGHT FOR THE BLIND
1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is currently struggling to remit funds to India due to the revocation of its local Indian licence under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Although the revocation was successfully challenged in court, the restoration of the licence is delayed, leading the charity to stop new fundraising activities and monitor the situation. The charity remains constituted and active, with a new bank account opened to manage funds within the FSCS cap.
What the accounts disclose
“The local Indian licence under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was revoked based on unfounded accusations. This was successfully challenged in the court in India. However, the restoration of the licence is taking longer than we or Father Thomas would like.”
Trustees
- SHEILA MARGREAVESchair
- Charles Stones
- MARK WILKINS
- Nigel Peter Smith
- Paul Tierney
- Paula Marie Norman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/08/2025 | £57k | £14k |
| 30/08/2024 | £82k | £4k |
| 30/08/2023 | £136k | £114k |
| 30/08/2022 | £90k | £4k |
| 30/08/2021 | £74k | £4k |
Common questions
Is LIGHT FOR THE BLIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is currently struggling to remit funds to India due to the revocation of its local Indian licence under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Although the revocation was successfully challenged in court, the restoration of the licence is delayed, leading the charity to stop new fundraising activities and monitor the situation. The charity remains constituted and active, with a new bank account opened to manage funds within the FSCS cap.