HALIFAX SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND CIO

Registration #1197353 · Registered

www.halifaxblindsociety.org.uk

info@halifaxblindsociety.org.uk

7 SOUTHGATE HALIFAX HX1 1DL

65
out of 100
Good Standing

Provide advice on specialist equipment, access to social activities, emotional support, access to technology, small grants and information services. The charity operates from a central hub with telephone and on-line support offering practical solutions and also provides a venue for people affected by sight loss to come together.

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About HALIFAX SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND CIO

HALIFAX SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1197353). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), HALIFAX SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND CIO reported a total income of £119,105 and total expenditure of £215,898, a spending ratio of 181% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, HALIFAX SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND CIO describes its activities as follows: Provide advice on specialist equipment, access to social activities, emotional support, access to technology, small grants and information services. The charity operates from a central hub with telephone and on-line support offering practical solutions and also provides a venue for people affected by sight loss to come together. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £215,898 vs income £119,105 — ratio 1.8x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 181.3% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£119,105£215,898181%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026