BLACKBURN AND DISTRICT BLIND SOCIETY
To provide welfare services to the blind and partially sighted within the local government districts of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,279 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £189,134. The trustees attribute the charity's financial stability to a substantial legacy received in previous years, noting that income increased significantly while expenditure remained largely stable compared to the prior year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alan Holdernesschair
- Hilary Slaven
- John Leigh
- WILLIAM LEONARD FERGUSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £14k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £45k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £43k |
| 31/03/2021 | £76k | £41k |
Common questions
Is BLACKBURN AND DISTRICT BLIND SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,279 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £189,134. The trustees attribute the charity's financial stability to a substantial legacy received in previous years, noting that income increased significantly while expenditure remained largely stable compared to the prior year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 03/08/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |