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title: "Sight Support West of England — check charity number 1178384 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sight Support West of England a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178384. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Browfort. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sight-support-west-of-england
retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:23:32.524Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sight Support West of England is a registered charity (number 1178384) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £978,492 (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 Sight Support West of England?

Registered charity number

1178384

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Browfort

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£978,492

Website

[www.sightsupportwest.org.uk](http://www.sightsupportwest.org.uk/)

## What does Sight Support West of England do?

To provide local practical and emotional support for people living with sight loss across the West of England to improve quality of life, increase independence and enable blind and partially-sighted people to lead active and fulfilling lives.

## What causes is Sight Support West of England registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sight Support West of England yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sight Support West of England 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sight Support West of England a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sight Support West of England is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178384) 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 Sight Support West of England's charity number?

Sight Support West of England's charity number is 1178384. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1178384?

Search 1178384 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 Sight Support West of England do?

To provide local practical and emotional support for people living with sight loss across the West of England to improve quality of life, increase independence and enable blind and partially-sighted people to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Does Sight Support West of England have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sight Support West of England. 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 Sight Support West of England?

Sight Support West of England's website is http://www.sightsupportwest.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/1178384).