BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION
Registration #263049 · Registered
http://www.braillechess.org.ukcustomerservices@braillechess.org.uk
58 Earl Russell Street LEICESTER LE2 8LH
Vision StatementTo spread and advance the playing of chess among blind and partially sighted people throughout the United Kingdom by organising tournaments and providing coaching and reference material. Also we provide, at subsidised cost, tactile chess sets and talking digital chess clocks.
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About BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION
BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 263049). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION reported a total income of £116,722 and total expenditure of £89,669, a spending ratio of 77% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION describes its activities as follows: Vision StatementTo spread and advance the playing of chess among blind and partially sighted people throughout the United Kingdom by organising tournaments and providing coaching and reference material. Also we provide, at subsidised cost, tactile chess sets and talking digital chess clocks. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 76.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £116,722 | £89,669 | 77% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026