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EYECAN is Jersey's only charity dedicated to supporting Islanders living with sight impairment. Formerly known as the Jersey Blind Society, it works with people of all ages to provide social events, activities, rehabilitation and tailored assistance. The charity's aim is to help those affected by sight loss lead more independent lives.
Mission
To support Jersey Islanders of all ages affected by sight loss through rehabilitation, social activities and personalised assistance that promotes independent living.
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- Established in 1886, it is among the oldest health charities in Jersey GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 94% of the 65 health charities in Jersey it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
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- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEyecan is a registered health nonprofit based in St. Martin, Jersey. It is registered with the official charity registry of Jersey. It was founded in 1886 and has been operating for 140 years. Its registration number is 244. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Eyecan's official registration number is 244, as recorded in the national registry of Jersey.
Eyecan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Jersey is 44/100.
Eyecan is located in St. Martin, Jersey. The organization was established in 1886 and has been active for 140 years. Its registered address is Westlea Centre Rue Du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU, Jersey.
Eyecan is classified as a Health organization, registered in Jersey. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Eyecan is a registered nonprofit in Jersey. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
EYECAN is Jersey's only charity dedicated to supporting Islanders living with sight impairment. Formerly known as the Jersey Blind Society, it works with people of all ages to provide social events, activities, rehabilitation and tailored assistance. The charity's aim is to help those affected by sight loss lead more independent lives. Eyecan is classified as a health organization registered in Jersey. The organization was founded in 1886.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jersey under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EYECAN is registered in Jersey. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
EYECAN is registered in Jersey. 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).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (4)
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4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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EYECAN Marks 140 Years of Supporting Islanders with Sight Loss - The Times Jersey
Charity Wishes: EYECAN, we can… Building a community for islanders with sight loss - Bailiwick Express
Leonardo and EyeCan, leveraging AI-driven solutions for material handling and sorting processes - Leonardo S.p.A.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 4 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1886
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Eyecan
- What is Eyecan?
- Eyecan is a health nonprofit organization based in St. Martin, Jersey. EYECAN is Jersey's only charity dedicated to supporting Islanders living with sight impairment. Formerly known as the Jersey Blind Society, it works with people of all ages to provide social events, activities, rehabilitation and tailored assistance. The charity's aim is to help those affected by sight loss lead more independent lives.
- When was Eyecan founded?
- Eyecan was founded in 1886.
- Where is Eyecan located?
- Headquartered in St. Martin, Jersey.
- Is Eyecan trustworthy?
- Eyecan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial 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 Eyecan's registration number?
- Registration: 244 (Jersey).
- What is Eyecan's website?
- https://eyecan.je/
- Are donations to Eyecan tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jersey 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.