--- title: "Halifax Society for the Blind CIO — check charity number 1197353 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Halifax Society for the Blind CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197353. Disability charity based in Halifax. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/halifax-society-for-the-blind-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:17:05.762Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Halifax Society for the Blind CIO is a registered charity (number 1197353) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £119,105 (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 Halifax Society for the Blind CIO? Registered charity number 1197353 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Halifax Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £119,105 Website [www.halifaxblindsociety.org.uk](http://www.halifaxblindsociety.org.uk/) ## What does Halifax Society for the Blind CIO do? 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. ## What causes is Halifax Society for the Blind CIO registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Halifax Society for the Blind CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Halifax Society for the Blind CIO 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=halifax-society-for-the-blind-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.halifaxblindsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Halifax Society for the Blind CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Halifax Society for the Blind CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197353) 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 Halifax Society for the Blind CIO's charity number? Halifax Society for the Blind CIO's charity number is 1197353. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197353? Search 1197353 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 Halifax Society for the Blind CIO do? 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. Does Halifax Society for the Blind CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Halifax Society for the Blind CIO. 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 Halifax Society for the Blind CIO? Halifax Society for the Blind CIO's website is http://www.halifaxblindsociety.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/1197353).