SIGHT LOSS SHROPSHIRE
SLS's aim is to improve the quality of life of visually impaired people of all ages who live in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin by helping visually impaired people to cope with their sight loss and the difficulties this imposes on their daily lives, raising awareness of sight loss and acting as a local champion for visually impaired people.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income before investment gains of £1,499, resulting in an overall net increase in funds of £33,610 due to investment growth. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operation, with free reserves of £59,743 held at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to keep liquid reserves equivalent to 3 months running cost which equates to £10,000.” — page 16
“During the year, the charity received donations from Trustees totalling £40. (2025: £210). Page I 32” — page 32
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/11/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (12/03/2024)
Trustees
- Arwyn Elis Jones
- Diana Rosemary Flint DL
- HAYLEY KATHERINE DYSON
- Jennifer Beatrice Wynn OBE , DL
- Lindsey Catherine Rowlands
- Rebecca Anne Cumblidge
- Robert Brian Dapling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £112k | £110k |
| 31/03/2025 | £83k | £94k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £93k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £54k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £23k |
Common questions
Is SIGHT LOSS SHROPSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income before investment gains of £1,499, resulting in an overall net increase in funds of £33,610 due to investment growth. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operation, with free reserves of £59,743 held at year-end. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SIGHT LOSS SHROPSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SIGHT LOSS SHROPSHIRE as a grant recipient include THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £13k | |
| THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | 2 | £512k |
| Fight for Sight | 2 | £99k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £24k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| GUILDFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) | 1 | — |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £114k |
| Royal Surrey Charity | 1 | £99k |
| THE HARPUR TRUST | 1 | £44k |
Charities like this
- WILTSHIRE BLIND ASSOCIATION
- SIGHT CYMRU
- STAFFORDSHIRE SIGHT LOSS ASSOCIATION
- SIGHT CONCERN BEDFORDSHIRE
- Sight Support West of England
- THE SHEFFIELD ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIGHT LOSS SHROPSHIRE | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILTSHIRE BLIND ASSOCIATION | £222k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIGHT CYMRU | £558k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STAFFORDSHIRE SIGHT LOSS ASSOCIATION | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIGHT CONCERN BEDFORDSHIRE | £353k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Sight Support West of England | £978k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |