Vysions
The charity provide direct resident support through provision of service such as a community shop, youth engagement, facilitation of community grants and the provision of local events to bring the community together. It operates from a community hub of Armitage road, Brereton, rugeley and supports a number of residents groups using that facility.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted fund reserves grew to £24,312.62, which the trustees assess as being over one and a half years of operating expenditure. The charity reports no risks to its going concern status for the forthcoming 12-month period, noting that restricted grant funding has been secured until September 2025. However, the trustees identify the future funding strategy after the end of the National Lottery funding in 2028 as the principal risk.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Christine Stewart
- Jack Burkinshaw
- Matthew James Walker
- Peter Fahy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £311k | £209k |
| 29/02/2024 | £182k | £166k |
| 28/02/2023 | £86k | £36k |
Common questions
Is Vysions financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted fund reserves grew to £24,312.62, which the trustees assess as being over one and a half years of operating expenditure. The charity reports no risks to its going concern status for the forthcoming 12-month period, noting that restricted grant funding has been secured until September 2025. However, the trustees identify the future funding strategy after the end of the National Lottery funding in 2028 as the principal risk. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Vysions?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Vysions as a grant recipient include SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE, LOCAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE | FY2023 | £27k | Transfer of responsibility for previous Brereton Big Local unincorporated partnership |
| LOCAL TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | Big Local area: Brereton |