--- title: "National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom — check charity number SC040134 | CharityCompare" description: "Is National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040134. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-the-united-kingdom-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:25:40.674Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom is a registered charity (number SC040134) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £21,993 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom? Registered charity number SC040134 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £21,993 ## What does National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom do? Through representation and campaigning, the Federation strives to improve aspects and quality of daily life for all blind, partially sighted and deaf-blind people, and those whose sight impairment is part of multi-disability, in the United Kingdom. ## What causes is National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom 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. 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What is National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom's charity number? National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom's charity number is SC040134. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040134? Search SC040134 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom do? Through representation and campaigning, the Federation strives to improve aspects and quality of daily life for all blind, partially sighted and deaf-blind people, and those whose sight impairment is part of multi-disability, in the United Kingdom. Does National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom? National Federation of the Blind of the United Kingdom does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC040134).