SIGHTLINE VISION (NORTH WEST) LIMITED
Sightline provides a free confidential telephone befriending service for visually impaired people (befriendees). Sightline focuses its service delivery in England and Wales. The service is delivered by a team of trained volunteers (befrienders), many of whom are themselves visually impaired. A befriendee is matched to a befriender who then have a weekly chat at a date/time that suits both parties.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £48,333, with unrestricted reserves rising to £27,907. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £6,392 for the year, supported by £92,849 in total income against £86,457 in charitable expenditure. The trustees aspire to hold three months of running costs in free reserves, a target they currently exceed.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 15,000 79,790 91,790 65,117” — page 9
“The trustees aspire to have free reserves at a level that would cover three months normal running costs.” — page 3
“The charity has a close working relationship with Galloways Society for the Blind, a charity which shares our passion for supporting persons who are blind or visually impaired. Sightline Vision (North West) Limited has one trustee in common with Galloways Society for the Blind (Charity Number 526088). The trustees do not consider this charity to be under common control since there are additional trustees on both the Board of Galloways Society for the Blind and Sightline Vision (North West) Limited.” — page 4
Trustees
- PETER ARNOLD HOWARDchair
- ANTHONY VICTOR KIMPTON
- Hasanga Parkinson
- Janis Elisabeth Bowyer
- Kara Janet Ayres
- Peter William Booth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £93k | £86k |
| 31/12/2023 | £66k | £83k |
| 31/12/2022 | £89k | £82k |
| 31/12/2021 | £79k | £68k |
| 31/12/2020 | £28k | £46k |
Common questions
Is SIGHTLINE VISION (NORTH WEST) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £48,333, with unrestricted reserves rising to £27,907. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £6,392 for the year, supported by £92,849 in total income against £86,457 in charitable expenditure. The trustees aspire to hold three months of running costs in free reserves, a target they currently exceed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SIGHTLINE VISION (NORTH WEST) LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SIGHTLINE VISION (NORTH WEST) LIMITED as a grant recipient include THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | COVID emergency fund (continued) |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Care of the Blind, Prevention of, or Cure of Blindness |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Blind Care |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | Blind Care |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2023 | £2k | Older & Disabled Persons |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Ann Rylands Small Donations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2023 | £315k | Telephone Befriending Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/12/2020 | £199k | Befriending Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2016 | £273k | Sightline Vision North West |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2012 | £191k | Sightline Vision North West |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2011 | £10k | Sightline Training for Visually Impaired Volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2006 | £4k | Sharing the Vision |