Active 00189648 102 years old

BLIND VETERANS UK

BLIND VETERANS UK is a UK charity incorporated in 1923 that supports veterans who have lost their sight. It holds a UK Gambling Commission licence to run a lottery as part of its fundraising activities, and carries a company score of 100 (A+), reflecting over a century of active operation and strong governance.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since 1923 — over 100 years of continuous operation
  • Active company status
  • 15 UK-resident directors
  • Company score 100 (A+) — highest possible rating
  • UKGC licence held since 2013

Overview

Gambling Connection: BLIND VETERANS UK holds an active UK Gambling Commission licence to operate a lottery as a fundraising tool for its charitable work. It's been licensed since March 2013.

BLIND VETERANS UK is one of the UK's oldest charities, incorporated on 30 April 1923 as a company limited by guarantee. Its primary purpose is supporting blind and vision-impaired veterans across the UK, which puts it outside the core gambling industry. Its connection to gambling regulation comes through a fundraising lottery it operates, which requires a Gambling Commission licence.

With a company score of 100 (A+), BLIND VETERANS UK sits at the top of the governance ratings. That reflects its active status, its century-plus of incorporation, a large and UK-resident board, and fully up-to-date filings. There are no outstanding charges or compliance gaps on record.

Governance

BLIND VETERANS UK has a large board of 15 current directors, all of whom are British nationals resident in the United Kingdom. Ownership structure follows the charity model, with one current person of significant control noted for significant influence or control rather than shareholding.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
CASWELL, Ben Director Active
JAWEED-HURLEY, Gazala Perveen Secretary Active
JAWEED-HURLEY, Gazala Perveen Secretary Active
HAVARD, Karl Adrian Director Active
JARRATT, Georgina Claire Director Active
CUTHBERTSON, Jamie Director Active
HAYES, Clare Director Active
SHERRIFF, Ian Kenneth Grant Director Active
HOLDERNESS, Alan Peter Director Active
SEAL, Timothy John Director Active
DAVIES, Guy Charles Director Active
HEREDIA, Neelesh Christopher Director Active
COUPE, Barry Desmond Director Active
WILLAMSON, Colin Director Active
TURNER, David John Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
BELL, Adrian Secretary
BELL, Adrian Secretary
ROWCLIFFE, Claire Director
ALLEN, Gregory Charles Secretary
ALLEN, Gregory Charles Secretary
CARDWELL, Christopher Director
BUCKLEY, David Director
COURT, Minoo Sahni Director
PULFORD, Nicola Director
POFFLEY, Mark William Director
HUNT, Liz Director
LEAVESLEY, James Thomas Director
CREE CBE, Malcolm Director
PLATTEN, Ty Joseph Director
HARRIS, Penny Director
WATSON, Sarah Lucie Director
CAPLIN, Nicholas John Secretary
CAPLIN, Nicholas John Secretary
PORTER, William Barry Secretary
PORTER, William Barry Secretary
PALMER, Paul Director
LEVINS, Kerry Michael Director
FLETCHER, Anthony John Director
MEYER, Stephen Richard Director
LUKER, Paul, Air Vice Marshal Director
RUTHERFORD-JONES, David John, Major General Director
BROOKE, Mike, Colonel Director
DAVIS, Timothy John Bebb Director
ROSS, Andrew John Shirley Director
LUMSDEN, Iain Cobden Director
CARTER, Evelyn Webb, Major General Sir Director
WALKER, Victoria Margaret Director
AINSLIE, Catherine Director
STUTTARD, David Director
KYLE, Richard Henry, Air Vice Marshall Director
WELLER, Jamie Frederick Director
JOLLIFFE, David Shrimpton, Major General Director
LEADER, Robert Secretary
LEADER, Robert Secretary
LOW, Colin Mackenzie, The Lord Low Of Dalston Director
BACON, Timothy Roger Director
LAZARE HAZAN, Raymond Director
KNOWLES, David Trevor Director
WALBRUGH, John Andrew Edmund Director
DOWNING, George Graham Director
KEELING, Andrew Myles, Major General Director
VARLEY, John Silvester Director
FROST, Gerard Bernard John Secretary
FROST, Gerard Bernard John Secretary
LYBURN, Andrew Usherwood Director
GORDON LENNOX, Michael Charles, Captain Director
WALL, John Anthony Director
WILLS, Kenneth Samuel Grevatt Director
WEISBLATT, William Coleman Secretary
VAN STRAUBENZEE, William Hamilton Director
TOMLINSON, Thomas, Captain Director
TAYLOR, Tom Director
PEASE, Richard Thorn, Sir Director
ODEY, Robin Crispin William Director
MCDONALD, Alastair Neil, Dr Director
LEACH, Henry, Admiral Of The Fleet Sir Director
JOHNSTON, Maurice, Lieutenant General Sir Director
HOPKINS, Norman Director
GINGELL, John, Air Chief Marshal Sir Director
EDWARDS, Francois Wyndham Director
DUFTON, Richard Director
DELMAR-MORGAN, Michael Walter Director
CADMAN, Dennis Ian Director
BEAUMONT-EDMONDS, Colin Frederick Director
ARROWSMITH, Edwin Porter, Sir Director
WEISBLATT, William Coleman Secretary

Ownership & Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control

The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:

Persons with Significant Control — source: Companies House
Name Type Ownership Since
Mr Adrian Scott Bell Individual Not disclosed

External Resources