ISLE OF ELY SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
To provide assistance,advice,support and social activities for blind and partially sighted persons who are resident in the old county of the "Isle of Ely".
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £582,259, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of a £90,000 minimum. While the charity faces risks due to a lack of guaranteed funding and reliance on donations, the substantial reserve position suggests adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees look to hold £90,000 minimum in reserves” — page 4
“The main risk now being is the lack of guaranteed funding, which means that The Society must now rely upon donations, grants and legacies as the main source of income.”
Trustees
- SYLVIA MARY KEANEchair
- Beryl Samuel
- Brian Samuel
- COUNCILLOR PETER MURPHY
- David Young
- GODFREY BRIAN SMITH
- JOHN HENDERSON ORBELL
- Simon Wilkes
- Suzanne Tucker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £17k | £33k |
| 31/03/2023 | £4k | £36k |
| 31/03/2022 | £8k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £66k | £29k |
Common questions
Is ISLE OF ELY SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £582,259, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of a £90,000 minimum. While the charity faces risks due to a lack of guaranteed funding and reliance on donations, the substantial reserve position suggests adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/10/2024 | £5k | Millionaire Street 2024 06w4 |