SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE

Registered charity 1170013 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Sight Support Ryedale is a charity based in Malton. We aim to support and positively affect the lives of visually impaired adults, over the age of 25 , in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire. We do this by providing specially-tailored activities and support to reduce social isolation, to ensure members feel included in their community and to offer opportunities for friendship and peer support.

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Latest income
£157k
Latest spending
£149k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £8,225 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with total funds increasing to £102,147. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £48,867, while a designated fund of £29,500 was maintained to cover potential closure costs. The charity relies heavily on National Lottery funding, which accounts for the majority of its incoming resources.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: unclear
“There were an average of 5 staff workers in 2025 (2024 : 3). All staff are payroll employed.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sight Support Ryedale (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: North Yorkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£157k£149k
31/03/2024£89k£99k
31/03/2023£98k£88k
31/03/2022£34k£62k
31/03/2021£158k£68k

Common questions

Is SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £8,225 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with total funds increasing to £102,147. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £48,867, while a designated fund of £29,500 was maintained to cover potential closure costs. The charity relies heavily on National Lottery funding, which accounts for the majority of its incoming resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.

Who funds SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE as a grant recipient include THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST, TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUSTFY2022£10kTargeted funding programme
TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONFY2022£8kProgramme: Dragon's Den
THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£2k
BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONFY2023£2kArts and crafts course for this charity enhancing the lives of those with visual impairments.
THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£2k
THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2022£500

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund25/01/2024£437kSight Support Ryedale; Vale and Moors Inclusion Project.
The National Lottery Community Fund16/12/2021£136kSight Loss in Ryedale: A Vision for the Future
UK government05/08/2020£51kCoronavirus Community Support Fund
Sport England01/06/2020£9kCOVID-19 CEF
The National Lottery Community Fund23/01/2020£1kMusical Memories Singing Sessions
The National Lottery Community Fund24/01/2019£10kSupport for Sight Impairment in Ryedale
Sport England17/12/2013£4kAerobics for Sight Impaired People
Sport England08/04/2011£4kSwimming for Sight Impaired People
The National Lottery Community Fund11/03/2010£4kHoliday for Blind and Sight Impaired People
The National Lottery Community Fund11/11/2009£95kReaching Out to the Visually Impaired Community
The National Lottery Community Fund15/03/2006£1kKeeping In Touch
The National Lottery Community Fund15/04/2005£4kHoliday in Llandudno