--- title: "Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club — check charity number 1147002 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147002. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newcastle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newcastle-weekly-blind-social-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:46:07.914Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club is a registered charity (number 1147002) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,433 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club? Registered charity number 1147002 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newcastle Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £1,433 ## What does Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club do? TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL CLUB FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE AND THEIR CARERS. MEETS EVERY FRIDAY.ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BAKING, FLOWER ARRANGING, GENTLE EXERCISE, SPECIAL INTEREST SPEAKERS, SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION GIVING AND VISITS TO PUBS AND GARDEN CENTRES.SPECIALIST TRANSPORT PROVIDED. THERE ARE COSTS FOR THIS SERVICE, E.G. SUBSCRIPTION, LUNCH, REFRESHMENTS AND TRANSPORT. ## What causes is Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club 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=newcastle-weekly-blind-social-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147002) 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 Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club's charity number? Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club's charity number is 1147002. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147002? Search 1147002 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 Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club do? TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL CLUB FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE AND THEIR CARERS. MEETS EVERY FRIDAY.ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BAKING, FLOWER ARRANGING, GENTLE EXERCISE, SPECIAL INTEREST SPEAKERS, SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION GIVING AND VISITS TO PUBS AND GARDEN CENTRES.SPECIALIST TRANSPORT PROVIDED. THERE ARE COSTS FOR THIS SERVICE, E.G. SUBSCRIPTION, LUNCH, REFRESHMENTS AND TRANSPORT. Does Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club. 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 Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club? Newcastle Weekly Blind Social Club does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1147002).