Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind
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Description area
Dates of existence
1854-2022
History
Established in 1854 by Elizabeth M. M. Gilbert as a charitable organization providing employment and training to blind and disabled people. Queen Victoria became the charity's patron in 1859. Later rebranded as CLARITY – Employment for Blind People. Went into liquidation in 2022.
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Relationships area
Related entity
Gilbert, Elizabeth Margaretta Maria (1826-1885), campaigner for blind people (1826-1885)
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Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1854
Description of relationship
founder
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Levy, William Hanks (1830-1874), director of the Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind (1830-1874)
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Category of relationship
associative
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Description of relationship
director