CHESTER & DISTRICT FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Registered charity 1133300 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The organisation exists to promote social inclusion amongst blind and partially sighted people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of being blind or partially sighted.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased by 17% to £912,323, driven by higher trading surpluses and donations. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £911,130, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £100,000. Current assets exceed £660,000, indicating a solid financial position with no material uncertainties.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Donations (76% of income)
“the largest income source was from donations totalling £202,760”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £100,000 (held: £911k)
“The board has decided that a sum of £100,000 should be held in reserve to cover six months outgoings.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Late filing admitted
“Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 April 2025” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: CDFB Trading Community Interest Company
“The charity owns the entire issued share capital of CDFB Trading Community Interest Company.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
- DR MANMOHAN BHAKOO
- Glenys Lewis Salmon
- JILL WHITMORE
- JOYCE JONES
- Jon Bhargarva
- LINDA CONSTANT BUTT
- SUSAN TOWELL
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cheshire West & Chester · Flintshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CHESTER & DISTRICT FEDERATION OF THE BLIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased by 17% to £912,323, driven by higher trading surpluses and donations. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £911,130, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £100,000. Current assets exceed £660,000, indicating a solid financial position with no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHESTER & DISTRICT FEDERATION OF THE BLIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHESTER & DISTRICT FEDERATION OF THE BLIND as a grant recipient include LORD LEVERHULME'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
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