SIGHT SUPPORT RYEDALE
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“There were an average of 5 staff workers in 2025 (2024 : 3). All staff are payroll employed.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/05/2017)
Trustees
- Robin Spencerchair
- ANN RUDDICK MBE
- Judith Carr
- Maria Jacqueline Clerkin
- Martyn Maxwell Herring
- Patricia Langton
- Rev Julia Mary White
- kevin Davis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Targeted funding programme |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k | Programme: Dragon's Den |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Arts and crafts course for this charity enhancing the lives of those with visual impairments. |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2024 | £437k | Sight Support Ryedale; Vale and Moors Inclusion Project. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2021 | £136k | Sight Loss in Ryedale: A Vision for the Future |
| UK government | 05/08/2020 | £51k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 01/06/2020 | £9k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £1k | Musical Memories Singing Sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2019 | £10k | Support for Sight Impairment in Ryedale |
| Sport England | 17/12/2013 | £4k | Aerobics for Sight Impaired People |
| Sport England | 08/04/2011 | £4k | Swimming for Sight Impaired People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2010 | £4k | Holiday for Blind and Sight Impaired People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2009 | £95k | Reaching Out to the Visually Impaired Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2006 | £1k | Keeping In Touch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2005 | £4k | Holiday in Llandudno |