--- title: "Devon County Association for the Blind — check charity number 1140978 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Devon County Association for the Blind a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140978. Education/training charity based in Blind. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/devon-county-association-for-the-blind retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:25.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Devon County Association for the Blind is a registered charity (number 1140978) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £205,617 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Devon County Association for the Blind? Registered charity number 1140978 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Blind Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £205,617 Website [www.devoninsight.org.uk](http://www.devoninsight.org.uk/) ## What does Devon County Association for the Blind do? To provide support, resources & facilities to visually impaired people across Devon by:- Offering advice and support about equipment & magnifiers. To sell equipment where required.- Informing about Charity services and signposting to other services- Matching people to trained volunteers who can visit them or take them out.- Running social and training activities- Providing grants ## What causes is Devon County Association for the Blind registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Devon County Association for the Blind yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Devon County Association for the Blind is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=devon-county-association-for-the-blind&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.devoninsight.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Devon County Association for the Blind a legitimate charity? Yes. Devon County Association for the Blind is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140978) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Devon County Association for the Blind's charity number? Devon County Association for the Blind's charity number is 1140978. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140978? Search 1140978 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Devon County Association for the Blind do? To provide support, resources & facilities to visually impaired people across Devon by:- Offering advice and support about equipment & magnifiers. To sell equipment where required.- Informing about Charity services and signposting to other services- Matching people to trained volunteers who can visit them or take them out.- Running social and training activities- Providing grants Does Devon County Association for the Blind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon County Association for the Blind. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Devon County Association for the Blind? Devon County Association for the Blind's website is http://www.devoninsight.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1140978).