THE MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Registered charity 207007 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BARNET ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, BRENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, EALING ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, ENFIELD ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, HARINGEY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, HARROW ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £319,025 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £861,809 and total expenditure of £532,801. The trustees note that a significant portion of the surplus relates to unpaid legacies and endowment capital, leaving unrestricted reserves of £375,105 which represent 8.4 months of operating expenses. The charity confirms it has balanced its budget and remains a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of operating costs (held: £375k)
“Our Reserves Policy is reviewed annually by the trustees and is based upon maintaining a minimum of 3 to 6 months operating costs” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant from Thomas Pocklington Trust
“Mr R Mehta is a trustee of Thomas Pocklington Trust who provided a grant during the year ended 31 March 2025 of £4,000 (2024: £10,000). Mr Mehta was not involved in either the grant application or consideration of the award.” — page 36
“Mr B Hindocha is a trustee of London Golders Green Lions Club who provided donations of £3,500 during the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024: £2,000).” — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from London Golders Green Lions Club
“Mr R Mehta is a trustee of Thomas Pocklington Trust who provided a grant during the year ended 31 March 2025 of £4,000 (2024: £10,000). Mr Mehta was not involved in either the grant application or consideration of the award.” — page 36
“Mr B Hindocha is a trustee of London Golders Green Lions Club who provided donations of £3,500 during the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024: £2,000).” — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Middlesex Association for the Blind (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Hounslow and Richmond
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£13k
Reported reserves equal ~8.4 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustees
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Barnet · Brent · Ealing · Enfield · Haringey · Harrow · Hillingdon · Hounslow · Richmond Upon Thames
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £319,025 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £861,809 and total expenditure of £532,801. The trustees note that a significant portion of the surplus relates to unpaid legacies and endowment capital, leaving unrestricted reserves of £375,105 which represent 8.4 months of operating expenses. The charity confirms it has balanced its budget and remains a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MIDDLESEX ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND as a grant recipient include HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, Fight for Sight, THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, Richmond Foundation.
Shared trustees with funders
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Known funders
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Government & lottery funding
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