4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT
4Sight provides about 5000 vision impaired people with information, guidance & on-going support to promote independence & prevent social isolation following sight loss. We help people to access advice, equipment, skills & services needed to improve health & wellbeing, build confidence & participate actively in their community and family life.4Sight also campaigns to remove barriers to inclusion
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £407,362 from £488,349 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £443,492, resulting in a net deficit of £36,130. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £164,254 were maintained at the year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operating charitable services.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, Legacies and Grants totalled £264,779 for the period (2024: £343,276), whilst income from Charitable Activities was £113,136 (2024: £115,505). Total income for the charity amounts to £407,362 (2024: £488,349).” — page 11
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least six month’s expenditure (excluding funded projects)” — page 11
“The charity owns 100% of the issued share capital of 4Sight Trading Limited (Company 4654280). The company was dormant throughout the current year and accordingly no amounts were receivable during the year or at the balance sheet date.” — page 40
“The trading subsidiary, 4Sight Vision Support Trading Limited, again remained dormant during the year, but it is being kept under review in the eventuality that the Trustees deem it in the charity's best interests to make use of it for future projects.” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/09/2019)
- Received assets from another charity (04/05/2017)
Trustees
- Dr NORMAN BOYLANDchair
- ARTHUR JAMES MAYSON ACIB TEP
- Carole Wooldridge
- Heather Bell
- Julia Kirkham
- Sheilagh Baker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £407k | £443k |
| 31/03/2024 | £488k | £399k |
| 31/03/2023 | £350k | £387k |
| 31/03/2022 | £365k | £424k |
| 31/03/2021 | £423k | £399k |
Common questions
Is 4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £407,362 from £488,349 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased to £443,492, resulting in a net deficit of £36,130. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £164,254 were maintained at the year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operating charitable services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds 4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name 4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST, THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGISTS CHARITY.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2021 | £10k | Volunteer Buddies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £10k | 4SVS Covid Response- 4SIGHT |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2020 | £10k | MOT4Sight |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £74k | Connect4Sight |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2018 | £10k | Seeing 360 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2015 | £9k | 4SIGHT Centres in West Sussex |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2010 | £7k | Sensory Days 4 Sight |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2007 | £5k | Multiple Health Centre - Therapy Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2006 | £5k | Mobile Training |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2004 | £4k | Dining area and wheelchair access |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2004 | £200k | Support clubs for people and carers affected by sight loss |