VisionPK

What VisionPK does

VisionPK (legally Perth and Kinross Society for the Blind) is a Scottish charitable company limited by guarantee (Company No. 205004; Scottish Charity SC001152) providing specialist rehabilitation, habilitation, and support services for people with sight loss, hearing loss, or dual sensory impairment across the Perth and Kinross local authority area. Founded in 1866 as the Society for Teaching the Blind to Read in the County and City of Perth, the organization adopted the VisionPK trading name in 2014 and expanded its remit in 2016 to include hearing loss services. Core delivery is anchored at the Sensory Hub (17-19 George Street, Perth, formally opened October 2024), which functions as a one-stop shop offering specialist rehabilitation, equipment assessments, low vision assessments, orientation and mobility training, drop-in advice, hearing aid re-tubing, benefits and concessions guidance, lip reading classes, an accessible gym, and a telephone befriending service. Community-based social groups operate across six localities (Kinross, Comrie, Crieff, Bridge of Earn, Pitlochry, Blairgowrie).

The organization is the commissioned provider of statutory specialist rehabilitation services on behalf of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership and maintains the official register of people certified as sight impaired or severely sight impaired. Revenue is drawn from statutory commissioning, grants (notably a two-year National Lottery Community Fund grant awarded October 2024), individual donations via the JustGiving platform, a weekly £1 lottery (prizes up to £25,000), tiered Friends of VisionPK memberships (£10/£25/£50 per month), accessible gym memberships (£10/month), room and event hire (three rooms, 2-80 capacity), corporate partnerships, and legacy gifts. The stated annual operating need is approximately £350,000, with a 2026 fundraising target of £160,000 to mark the organization's 160th anniversary.

VisionPK is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Dr Beena Raschkes (from November 2024) and led operationally by Chief Executive Kate Charles. The organization employs 11-50 staff across specialist, operational, and fundraising roles, supported by a volunteer base delivering social groups, befriending, and administrative support. Strategic partners include NHS Tayside (hearing aid clinics, low vision aid clinic at Perth Royal Infirmary), Stagecoach East Scotland (bus orientation training), RNID (awareness video collaboration), Perth Citizens Advice Bureau and Perth and Kinross Welfare Rights (benefits advice), Vision Collaborative Scotland, and six local venue partners hosting community groups. The organization holds Disability Confident Employer and Living Wage accreditations and is registered on the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network Accredited Register.

Name

VisionPK

Legal name

Perth and Kinross Society for the Blind

Website

https://visionpk.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VisionPK is a Scottish charity providing specialist rehabilitation, equipment, and community support services for people with sight loss, hearing loss, or dual sensory impairment across Perth and Kinross, commissioned by the local Health and Social Care Partnership and serving approximately 3,500 people annually from its Sensory Hub in Perth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vision and Hearing Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low Vision Rehabilitation (HLAKAKAJ), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Sensory rehabilitation services
• Vision rehabilitation support
• Hearing loss assistance
• Disability support services
• Community sensory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and regular donations from individuals, corporate partners, and community supporters. Donation portal via JustGiving platform. Fundraising campaigns including 160th Anniversary Appeal (£160,000 target).
2. Lottery: Weekly lottery draw (Friday) with £1 entry. Prizes up to £25,000. Matches 6 digits to win jackpot.
3. Friends of VisionPK Membership: Monthly subscription tiers: Friend (£10/month), Supporting Friend (£25/month), Champion Friend (£50/month). Provides ongoing sustainable funding.
4. Legacies and Bequests: Individuals can leave gifts in their wills to support future operations.
5. Room and Event Hire: Three bright, spacious multi-functional rooms available for hire (2-80 capacity). Includes Strathearn room (boardroom up to 16), Hub space (up to 60), Atrium (up to 80), and Kinnoull office space. Catering services also offered. Income supports charitable services.
6. Corporate Partnerships: Local businesses can partner through Charity of the Month, supporting fundraising events, volunteering days, or shared projects.
7. Volunteering: Volunteers support social clubs, outings, driving, fundraising and administration without direct revenue but reduce operational costs.
8. Statutory Services: Commissioned by Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership to provide specialist rehabilitation services. Also holds and maintains the register for people certified as sight impaired or severely sight impaired.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VisionPK provides specialist rehabilitation, advice, and wellbeing services for people living with sight loss, hearing loss, or dual sensory impairment across Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Services include vision and hearing rehabilitation, an Accessible Gym, lip reading classes, befriending, sensory awareness training, benefits advice, and self-management courses, delivered primarily free of charge to beneficiaries. The charity is funded through donations, grants, lottery subscriptions, and NHS-commissioned contracts.

Product overview

VisionPK is a charitable organization providing specialist services for people with sight loss, hearing loss, or dual sensory needs in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Founded in 1866 as Perth and Kinross Society for the Blind, the organization operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include specialist rehabilitation services (vision rehabilitation and habilitation, hearing loss support), equipment assessments and provision (through the Sensory Hub/resource centre), face-to-face information and advice drop-in services, community groups and activities, and a befriending service. Supporting services include a lottery, fundraising programs, room hire, lip reading classes, and Live Your Way courses. The organization also provides volunteering opportunities and corporate partnerships. VisionPK receives statutory funding from Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership and additional funding through grants, trusts, and fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sight Loss Services
• Hearing Loss Services
• Sensory Hub Resource Centre
• Face to Face Information & Advice
• Groups and Activities
• Befriending Service
• Accessible Gym
• Lip Reading Classes
• Live Your Way Self-Management Course
• Young People's Services
• Carers' Support
• Benefits & Concessions Advice
• Work & Employment Support
• Sensory Awareness Training
• VisionPK Lottery
• Friends of VisionPK Membership
• Legacy & Gifts in Wills
• Room and Event Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 3,500+ people annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• NHS TaysidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for hearing aid clinics across Perth & Kinross. NHS Tayside's Audiology Service trains volunteers to replace tubing in ear moulds and provide replacement batteries. Also partnership at Low Vision Aid Clinic at Perth Royal Infirmary.
• Stagecoach East ScotlandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport operator partnered to provide bus orientation training for service users. Stagecoach opened depot for training session, allowing service users to learn about bus access, ticket machines, and engine noise orientation.
• RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on video production highlighting hearing loss services. Partnership contributes to awareness and support for people who are deaf or experiencing hearing loss.
• Perth Citizens Advice BureausupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer information, advice and support on benefits and concessions for people with sensory loss.
• Perth and Kinross Welfare RightssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help people understand and access concessions and benefits they may be entitled to.
• Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned provider of specialist rehabilitation services. VisionPK delivers statutory services on behalf of this partnership.
• Perth and Kinross CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionPK holds and maintains the register for people certified as sight impaired or severely sight impaired. Partnership on sensory awareness sessions.
• Vision Collaborative ScotlandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in collaborative network sharing stories and campaigning for vision rehabilitation access across Scotland.
• Scottish Fire and Safety ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed to video production highlighting hearing loss services and partnership approach.
• Kinross CentresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for community social groups in Kinross. Group meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month.
• Cameron Court (Caledonia Housing)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for community social groups in Comrie. Group meets 2nd Tuesday of month.
• Macular SocietysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Crieff community group. First Monday of month meetings at St Andrew's Parish Church.
• Caledonia Housing (Bridge of Earn)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for community social groups in Bridge of Earn. Group meets 3rd Wednesday of month at Servite House.
• Pitlochry TheatresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partnership for community social groups in Pitlochry. Group meets 4th Tuesday of month.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/visionpk2
• Facebookfacebook.com/visionpk2
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/visionpk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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