SUPPORT 4 SIGHT
We provide information, advice, guidance, emotional support and practical help to people who are coping with blindness, partial sight and reduced vision in Essex.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £44,664 and held unrestricted reserves of £226,265 at the financial reporting date. The trustees consider the going concern status to be appropriate, noting that resources are managed prudently to enable investment in staff and services. However, the Chair's report highlights that sector pressures are increasing and future funding arrangements may be affected by the proposed Devolution Bill.
What the accounts disclose
“Related Parties: Ruth Mulandi, who is on our Board of Trustees, was engaged as a fundraiser on a freelance basis and received fee payments amounting to £1,870.49 in this capacity.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/06/2018)
Trustees
- Amrat Khoranachair
- Brian Reid
- Clive Farley
- Colin Daniels
- Ruth Mulandi
- Shamim Ali
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £285k | £240k |
| 31/03/2024 | £262k | £221k |
| 31/03/2023 | £197k | £202k |
| 31/03/2022 | £206k | £215k |
| 31/03/2021 | £240k | £179k |
Common questions
Is SUPPORT 4 SIGHT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £44,664 and held unrestricted reserves of £226,265 at the financial reporting date. The trustees consider the going concern status to be appropriate, noting that resources are managed prudently to enable investment in staff and services. However, the Chair's report highlights that sector pressures are increasing and future funding arrangements may be affected by the proposed Devolution Bill. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUPPORT 4 SIGHT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUPPORT 4 SIGHT as a grant recipient include THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | COVID emergency fund (continued) |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | The Mount Fund - Health in the Community |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2024 | £420k | Support 4 Employment |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £24k | Volunteer Co-ordinator Salary |
| UK government | 22/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2019 | £436k | See application |
| Essex County Council | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Community Inititives Fund Grant |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2012 | £10k | Wheels 4 Sight |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2010 | £259k | Community Services for Visually Impaired People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/09/2005 | £195k | Expansion of Resouce Centre & outreach services for visual impaired people |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2005 | £5k | IT training |