KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £869,203 for the year ended 31 March 2023, resulting in total net assets decreasing to £3,072,606. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,050,427, which is above the stated policy target of £490,000, though the trustees acknowledge a planned deficit for the following year. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During this year, one employee earned more than £70,000 but not more than £80,000” — page 26
“During this year, one employee earned more than £70,000 but not more than £80,000 (2022: one employee earned more than £60,000 but not more than £70,000).” — page 26
“The policy for 2022/23 was to hold reserves of £490,000” — page 7
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03339912
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Avril Langman-Heathchair
- Anthony Colwell
- Hazel Groves
- JAMES BURKE
- James Milne Co-opted
- Luke Cashin
- Paul Betts
- Rory Heap Co-opted
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.5m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.5m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.4m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.8m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £869,203 for the year ended 31 March 2023, resulting in total net assets decreasing to £3,072,606. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,050,427, which is above the stated policy target of £490,000, though the trustees acknowledge a planned deficit for the following year. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND as a grant recipient include THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST, JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LAWSON TRUST CIO, THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION, WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £5k |
| THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Fight for Sight | 2 | £100k |
| THE BROOK TRUST | 1 | £242k |
| FRANK BRAKE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £72k |
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | 1 | £57k |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |