THE ROCHDALE AND DISTRICT BLIND WELFARE SOCIETY
A social club for the Blind and Partially Sighted in the Rochdale Area.Every tuesday there is a social event, with an Artist/singer- with dancing/sing along, held at the centre, or on approx six occasions a year,a coach trip out, with meal.The Talking Newspaper also use our premises weekly, without charge.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £30,964 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased charitable expenditure that outpaced a slight fall in total income. However, this operational loss was offset by net investment gains of £23,596, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,093,041. The trustees confirm there are no going concern issues and that free reserves excluding investments stood at £27,680.
What the accounts disclose
“Expenditure on Raising funds 8,033”
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the charity, so that if annual outgoings are sustained they would be covered for the foreseeable future.” — page 4
Trustees
- Alderman JANE GARTSIDE JPchair
- ASHLEY HOWARD DEARNLEY
- CLLR JAMES GARTSIDE
- Christine Duckworth
- EDWARD GEOFFREY LISSANT COLLINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £70k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £66k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £49k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £36k |
Common questions
Is THE ROCHDALE AND DISTRICT BLIND WELFARE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £30,964 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased charitable expenditure that outpaced a slight fall in total income. However, this operational loss was offset by net investment gains of £23,596, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,093,041. The trustees confirm there are no going concern issues and that free reserves excluding investments stood at £27,680. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.