The Royal Society For Blind Children
The Royal Society For Blind Children
Trading as: Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)
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The Royal Society for Blind Children is dedicated to supporting blind and partially sighted children and young people, along with their families, by providing essential services, activities, and resources to enhance their lives.
Founded: 12/04/1915
Industries: Other education n.e.c.
Website: https://rsbc.org.uk
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Location: London
Products
- Capacity Building Training
- Online And In-person Activities For Vision Impaired Children
- Youth Forum Programs
Services
- Accessible Technology Training
- Family Support
- Fundraising Events
- Sight Loss Support
- Volunteering Opportunities
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £0.59m
↓ -65%
Turnover £4.03m
↓ -11%
EBITDA £215,000
↓ -83%
Total Liabilities £0.9m
↓ -2%
Employees 67
↑ 24%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
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| Melanie Jean Cooke | Head Of Children, Young People And Families | 26/09/2024 | British | 43 years |
| Simon Christopher Ward | Ceo | 27/03/2024 | British | 57 years |
| William Marcus Raymond Ramsay | Banker | 04/03/2024 | British | 68 years |
| Thomas Kelman | Certified Chartered Accountant | 12/02/2024 | British | 63 years |
| Sabira Mehboob Hasham | Management Consultant | 25/05/2023 | British | 35 years |
| Helen Mary Jones | Creative Director | 11/04/2022 | British | 54 years |
| Callum Russell | Disability Advice Service Founder | 24/02/2022 | British | 33 years |
| Ameenat Olufunmilola Solebo | Clinical Academic | 24/02/2022 | British | 47 years |
| John Richard Miller | Director | 21/05/2019 | British | 72 years |
| Peter Richard Andrew Knott | Accountant | 18/05/2017 | British | 61 years |
| Patrick Gerard Plant | Solicitor | 10/10/2014 | British | 63 years |
| Valerie Marlene May | Retired | 28/10/2011 | British | 81 years |
Role:
Head Of Children, Young People And Families
Appointed:
26/09/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
43 years
Role:
Ceo
Appointed:
27/03/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
57 years
Role:
Banker
Appointed:
04/03/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
68 years
Role:
Certified Chartered Accountant
Appointed:
12/02/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
Role:
Management Consultant
Appointed:
25/05/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
35 years
Role:
Creative Director
Appointed:
11/04/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
54 years
Role:
Disability Advice Service Founder
Appointed:
24/02/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
33 years
Role:
Clinical Academic
Appointed:
24/02/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
47 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
21/05/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
72 years
Role:
Accountant
Appointed:
18/05/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
Solicitor
Appointed:
10/10/2014
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
Role:
Retired
Appointed:
28/10/2011
Nationality:
British
Age:
81 years
People with Significant Control
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Charges
6 charges registered
Social Investment Business Fm Limited Outstanding
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Properties
No property information available
Grants
Total grant funding received: £281,025.00
| Programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/03/2022 | £250.00 | Quartet Community Foundation | Donor Directed |
| Grant to Royal Society for Blind Children | |||
| 02/04/2015 | £2,000.00 | Nesta (Challenge Prize Centre) | Inclusive Technology Prize |
| Inclusive Technology Prize programme grant to Royal London Society For Blind People (RLSB) Grant Ref AC00471 | |||
| 02/02/2013 | £278,775.00 | Sport England | Inclusive Sport |
| Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled Sports without Limits. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability. | |||
Quartet Community Foundation
£250.00Grant to Royal Society for Blind Children
Date Awarded:
25/03/2022
Programme:
Donor Directed
Nesta (Challenge Prize Centre)
£2,000.00Inclusive Technology Prize programme grant to Royal London Society For Blind People (RLSB) Grant Ref AC00471
Sport England
£278,775.00Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled Sports without Limits. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 08/10/2024 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 12/09/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (85 pages) |
| 08/04/2024 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 27/03/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 27/03/2024 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 12/03/2024 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |