OUT OF SIGHT
To relieve the charitable needs of children living in North Tyneside, aged up to 18 years (with discretion up to 25 years) who are registered blind or visually impaired, their parents, carers and siblings, by primarily but not exclusively providing support, events, advice, and short-break holidays. To provide support as the trustees see fit, to other disadvantaged members of the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £114,514 against total expenditure of £103,448, resulting in a surplus of £11,066. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £20,000 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of operational expenditure. The charity maintains a stable financial position with no current liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees reviewed the reserves policy and continue to maintain a level of unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover three months’ operational expenditure.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/07/2019)
Trustees
- Lisa Taylorchair
- Anna Weatheritt
- Denise Gilbert
- Gemma Chaytor
- Jane Power
- KATH NIXON FCILEX
- Leanne Wallwork
- Nicola Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £115k | £103k |
| 31/03/2024 | £75k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £78k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £44k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £37k |
Common questions
Is OUT OF SIGHT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £114,514 against total expenditure of £103,448, resulting in a surplus of £11,066. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £20,000 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of operational expenditure. The charity maintains a stable financial position with no current liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OUT OF SIGHT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OUT OF SIGHT as a grant recipient include THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | COVID emergency fund (continued) |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2025 | £18k | Community Hub |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/12/2022 | £4k | Grant to Out of Sight |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2022 | £10k | Community Development supporting Health and Wellbeing |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/04/2022 | £2k | Grant to Out of Sight |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/08/2021 | £10k | A grant to Out of Sight |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/10/2020 | £8k | Expansion of Community Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2019 | £10k | Community Hub |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/03/2018 | £5k | Group Short Break Holiday Blackpool |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/03/2018 | £5k | Group Short Break Holiday Blackpool |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/03/2018 | £2k | Summer Activities/Events 2018 |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/03/2018 | £2k | Summer Activities/Events 2018 |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/03/2018 | £3k | To provide Short Break Holidays to Visually Impaired/Blind Children |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/01/2018 | £6k | General contribution |
| Community Foundation North East | 25/09/2017 | £500 | Donation towards the delivery of activities which improve children's lives |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/03/2017 | £1k | Towards Providing emergency Respite/Holidays to Members of the charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/08/2016 | £2k | Towards General Activities and core costs |