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Registered charity · No. 51830829 Westoe Road

Visual Impairment North East

Visual Impairment North East is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, disability, based in 29 Westoe Road.

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Visual Impairment North East is a registered charity (number 518308) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £208,136 (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 Visual Impairment North East?

Registered charity number
518308
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
29 Westoe Road
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£208,136

What does Visual Impairment North East do?

Our aim is to raise awareness of visual impairment through training packages. The package product gives a simulation of various eye conditions and the difficulties faced by visual impaired people in their everyday living. We also aim to assist visually impaired people living in the North East of England by awarding grants twice a year.

What causes is Visual Impairment North East registered for?

Education/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Visual Impairment North East yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Visual Impairment North East 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Visual Impairment North East a legitimate charity?
Yes. Visual Impairment North East is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518308) 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 Visual Impairment North East's charity number?
Visual Impairment North East's charity number is 518308. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 518308?
Search 518308 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 Visual Impairment North East do?
Our aim is to raise awareness of visual impairment through training packages. The package product gives a simulation of various eye conditions and the difficulties faced by visual impaired people in their everyday living. We also aim to assist visually impaired people living in the North East of England by awarding grants twice a year.
Does Visual Impairment North East have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Visual Impairment North East. 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 Visual Impairment North East?
Visual Impairment North East's website is http://www.vinesimspecs.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.