Blind Children UK
Analysis
Blind Children UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in January 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03133018). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Blind Children UK reported income of £328k and spending of £328k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £534k to £328k (-39%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income dropped by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Blind Children UK sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Arts for Dementia (£328k), 222 Ministries (£329k) and Woodgate Adventure Playground (£328k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Support of visually impaired children, their families & helpers by providing the 5 key services of Family support, Educational advocacy, I/T support & equipment, Holidays & activities & Large print books.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Arts for Dementia | London | £328k |
| 222 Ministries | Hampshire | £329k |
| Woodgate Adventure Playground | Leicester | £328k |
| Interplay (Integrated Play and Leisure) | Swansea | £329k |