--- title: "Light for the Blind — check charity number 1085698 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Light for the Blind a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085698. Education/training charity based in Cononley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/light-for-the-blind retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:54:45.869Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Light for the Blind is a registered charity (number 1085698) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £56,555 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Light for the Blind? Registered charity number 1085698 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cononley Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30) £56,555 Website [www.lightfortheblind.org.uk](http://www.lightfortheblind.org.uk/) ## What does Light for the Blind do? 1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE ## What causes is Light for the Blind registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Light for the Blind yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Light 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=light-for-the-blind&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lightfortheblind.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Light for the Blind a legitimate charity? Yes. Light for the Blind is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085698) 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 Light for the Blind's charity number? Light for the Blind's charity number is 1085698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085698? Search 1085698 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 Light for the Blind do? 1)THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND IN PARTICULAR BLINDNESS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSPITALS AND CLINICS AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES IN PARTICULAR IN THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION 3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY4) FOR ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER APPROPRIATE Does Light for the Blind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Light 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 Light for the Blind? Light for the Blind's website is http://www.lightfortheblind.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/1085698).