SELBY DISTRICT VISION
Assist and support visually impaired in Selby District by supplying information, specialised equipment, advice, home visits, and social events. Social events include Bowls, Crafts, Knitting, Coffee mornings and fundraising events. We have open 4 days a week a Resource Centre to view specialised equipment and for demonstration. Some equipment available on loan.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £80,138 from £107,801 in the prior year, resulting in a deficit on unrestricted funds of £28,219 due to a significant drop in donations and grants. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future under the going concern basis. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of at least 12 months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“As in previous years the trustees have endeavoured to ensure that we have at least 12 months running costs in reserve.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/11/2014)
Trustees
- Claire Louise McArdle
- John Cattanach
- John Martin McArdle
- MARGARET ANNE YOUNG
- SUSAN RYDER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £55k |
| 31/03/2024 | £60k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £11k | £33k |
| 31/03/2022 | £51k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £58k | £35k |
Common questions
Is SELBY DISTRICT VISION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £80,138 from £107,801 in the prior year, resulting in a deficit on unrestricted funds of £28,219 due to a significant drop in donations and grants. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future under the going concern basis. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of at least 12 months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2005 | £91k | Maintaining Visually Impaired People's Independence |