NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BLIND ASSOCIATION
The Charitys objective and its principal activity are to support people with a visual impairment in the County of Northumberland to enable increased independence and to help them fulfil their potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,847 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £241,638 to £222,791. The trustees acknowledge significant challenges regarding funding stability and the departure of the CEO, but confirm the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant Income - 209,900 209,900” — page 15
“A minimum level of free reserves equating to at least 3 months of unrestricted expenditure is considered sufficient” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/04/2019)
Trustees
- Susan Mary Taylorchair
- Geoff Bushell
- Jack Moffat
- Julie Leddy
- Mala Janes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £275k | £294k |
| 31/03/2024 | £406k | £325k |
| 31/03/2023 | £320k | £262k |
| 31/03/2022 | £165k | £187k |
| 31/03/2021 | £229k | £170k |
Common questions
Is NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BLIND ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,847 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £241,638 to £222,791. The trustees acknowledge significant challenges regarding funding stability and the departure of the CEO, but confirm the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BLIND ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BLIND ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £80k | |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | Grant |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Targeted funding programme |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Care of the Blind, Prevention of, or Cure of Blindness |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Social - Deaf and Blind |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | Transport costs for this charity improving the lives of people with visual impairment in this rural location. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/04/2026 | £11k | Sense the Seasons. A Community Sensory Garden and Nature Connection Programme |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2026 | £8k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2026 | £256k | Vision for Change |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/02/2026 | £10k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/01/2026 | £5k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/01/2026 | £10k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/11/2025 | £10k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/08/2025 | £5k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/05/2025 | £1k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/03/2025 | £500 | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2025 | £20k | Bridging the Gap - accessible affordability |
| Postcode Lottery | 10/02/2025 | £40k | Millionaire Street 2025 02w4 |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/12/2024 | £9k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Sport England | 28/08/2024 | £13k | Visually Active |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/07/2024 | £22k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/07/2023 | £10k | Keep in Touch through Tech Clubs |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/01/2023 | £3k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 10/11/2022 | £2k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/09/2022 | £5k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/07/2022 | £10k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/06/2022 | £49k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/05/2022 | £10k | Grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/03/2022 | £9k | A grant to Northumberland County Blind Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Client Connect |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2021 | £171k | NCBA Seeing It My Way |