Beacon Centre for the Blind
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Domiciliary care is provided for up to 71 elderly blind and partially sighted persons. Up to 400 blind and partially sighted persons attend our Day Centre each week to participate in stimulating and therapeutic activities. We provide Community Services to blind and partially sighted persons residing in the Midlands area. We facilitate employment opportunities for visually impaired people.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Beacon Centre for the Blind has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1964, it predates 93% of the international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 2,126 international charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,545 international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
5 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. BEACON CENTRE FOR THE BLIND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BEACON CENTRE 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.
BEACON CENTRE 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).
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Leadership & board
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar international charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Beacon Centre for the Blind
Beacon Centre for the Blind is a registered international nonprofit based in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its registration number is 216092. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Beacon Centre for the Blind has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Domiciliary care is provided for up to 71 elderly blind and partially sighted persons. Up to 400 blind and partially sighted persons attend our Day Centre each week to participate in stimulating and therapeutic activities. We provide Community Services to blind and partially sighted persons residing in the Midlands area. We facilitate employment opportunities for visually impaired people. Beacon Centre for the Blind is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1964.
Beacon Centre for the Blind is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 216092.
Beacon Centre for the Blind's registered charity number is 216092. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Beacon Centre for the Blind is located in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Beacon Centre for the Blind is based in Wolverhampton 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 Beacon Centre for the Blind
- What is Beacon Centre for the Blind?
- Beacon Centre for the Blind is a international charitable company based in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Domiciliary care is provided for up to 71 elderly blind and partially sighted persons. Up to 400 blind and partially sighted persons attend our Day Centre each week to participate in stimulating and therapeutic activities. We provide Community Services to blind and partially sighted persons residing in the Midlands area. We facilitate employment opportunities for visually impaired people.
- When was Beacon Centre for the Blind founded?
- Beacon Centre for the Blind was founded in 1964.
- Where is Beacon Centre for the Blind located?
- Headquartered in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Beacon Centre for the Blind's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £2.7 million. 60% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Beacon Centre for the Blind trustworthy?
- Beacon Centre for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Beacon Centre for the Blind's registration number?
- Registration: 216092 (United Kingdom).
- What is Beacon Centre for the Blind's website?
- https://www.beaconvision.org
- Are donations to Beacon Centre 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.