SIGHT LOSS SHROPSHIRE

Registered charity 215137 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SVAB, THE SHROPSHIRE VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

Latest income
£112k
Latest spending
£110k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2026

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

Reserves policy: 3 months running cost (£10,000) (held: £60k)
The charity aims to keep liquid reserves equivalent to 3 months running cost which equates to £10,000. — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Trustees
During the year, the charity received donations from Trustees totalling £40. (2025: £210). Page I 32 — page 32
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Register events

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Shropshire · Telford & Wrekin

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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?

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

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmount
THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATIONFY2025£13k
THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATIONFY2023£3k

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