SOUTHAMPTON SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £69,132, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £363,053 to £293,921. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing stable financial status due to prudent management and diverse funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to a minimum of eighteen months and a maximum of 36 months of unrestricted charitable expenditure” — page 10
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/05/2022)
Trustees
- Dr Lieke Dorine Van Puttenchair
- Abigail Victoria Dowling
- David Marson
- Dr Stephen Mark Boswell
- Hannah Chivers
- Rev Benjamin Jones
- THOMAS KENNETH MCINULTY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £205k | £275k |
| 31/03/2024 | £226k | £239k |
| 31/03/2023 | £164k | £236k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHAMPTON SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £69,132, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £363,053 to £293,921. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing stable financial status due to prudent management and diverse funding sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTHAMPTON SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTHAMPTON SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND as a grant recipient include ENERGISE ME.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGISE ME | FY2024 | £150k |
| ENERGISE ME | FY2023 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £9k |
| THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| The Greaves & Withey Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| Fight for Sight | 1 | £50k |
| THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |