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The Royal National Institute of Blind People

Registered charity 226227, on the register since 21 March 1963. The 130th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

From the registerYear to 31 March 2025
Income£95.9m
Spending£95.4m
Surplus£490k
AccountsUp to date
Legal formOther
Company numberRC000500
Years on the register63

What it says it does

RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Our work helps anyone with a sight problem - with braille, Talking Books, education and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We fight for equal rights for people with sight problems. Contact the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Accommodation/housingAmateur SportArts/culture/heritage/scienceDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

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