BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION
Vision StatementTo spread and advance the playing of chess among blind and partially sighted people throughout the United Kingdom by organising tournaments and providing coaching and reference material. Also we provide, at subsidised cost, tactile chess sets and talking digital chess clocks.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £165,244 in free reserves against a policy target of two years' worth of activities, indicating a strong liquidity position. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts accord with the records and comply with applicable regulations, with no material concerns identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, legacies, grants 53100” — page 13
Trustees
- Voldi Gailanschair
- Abi Emma Sian Baker
- Brandan Scott Read
- Clare Gailans
- GERARD FRANCIS WALSH
- Gary John Hogan
- Gillian Mary Smith
- Julie Ann Leonard
- MARK KIRKHAM
- MR GUY WHITEHOUSE
- Tristram Charles Cole
- WILLIAM GEORGE ARMSTRONG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £94k | £117k |
| 30/09/2024 | £117k | £90k |
| 30/09/2023 | £114k | £93k |
| 30/09/2022 | £66k | £49k |
| 30/09/2021 | £22k | £22k |
Common questions
Is BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £165,244 in free reserves against a policy target of two years' worth of activities, indicating a strong liquidity position. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts accord with the records and comply with applicable regulations, with no material concerns identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PRIMARY CLUB, KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION, THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION.