Carlisle Society for the Blind
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Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Carlisle Society for the Blind has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 5% of the 203,465 charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore United Kingdom
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- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
2 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CARLISLE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CARLISLE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CARLISLE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
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5 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Society for the Blind
Carlisle Society for the Blind is a registered nonprofit based in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is 1203340. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £64K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Carlisle Society for the Blind has £64K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas. Carlisle Society for the Blind is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.
Carlisle Society for the Blind is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1203340.
Carlisle Society for the Blind's registered charity number is 1203340. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Carlisle Society for the Blind is located in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Carlisle Society for the Blind is based in Carlisle in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Carlisle Society for the Blind
- What is Carlisle Society for the Blind?
- Carlisle Society for the Blind is a cio based in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Provide a resource centre, social activities and support to visually impaired people in the Carlisle district and surrounding areas.
- When was Carlisle Society for the Blind founded?
- Carlisle Society for the Blind was founded in 2023.
- Where is Carlisle Society for the Blind located?
- Headquartered in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Carlisle Society for the Blind's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £64,022.
- Is Carlisle Society for the Blind trustworthy?
- Carlisle Society for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Carlisle Society for the Blind's registration number?
- Registration: 1203340 (United Kingdom).
- What is Carlisle Society for the Blind's website?
- https://www.carlisleblindsociety.org.uk/
- Are donations to Carlisle Society for the Blind tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.