VISUAL IMPAIRMENT NORTH EAST
Our aim is to raise awareness of visual impairment through training packages. The package product gives a simulation of various eye conditions and the difficulties faced by visual impaired people in their everyday living. We also aim to assist visually impaired people living in the North East of England by awarding grants twice a year.
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TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN ANY MANNER WHICH NOW IS, OR HEREAFTER MAY BE DEEMED BY LAW TO BE CHARITABLE WITHIN THE NORTH EAST REGION OF ENGLAND.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £256,126, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £100,000. The charity reported a net income of £9,156 for the year, having generated £79,379 in income primarily from the sale of simulation packages and videos.
What the accounts disclose
“Jonathan Bramley being employed as a finance manager and heads up operations of the charity gets a paid salary of £31,646.” — page 14
“Sale of simulation packages and videos 79,380” — page 7
“It is the policy of the Association to maintain funds at a level which equates to approximately 6 months expenditure as well as a spare reserve for estimated future building works of £60,000. Based on current activity this gives a target level of £100,000.” — page 4
“Jonathan Bramley being employed as a finance manager and heads up operations of the charity gets a paid salary of £31,646.” — page 14
“Jonathan Bramley being employed as a finance manager and heads up operations of the charity gets a paid salary of £31,646. Apart from the above there are no other disclosable transactions with trustees.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
Trustees
- Jonathan Bramley
- Paul Maxwell Garvey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £79k | £70k |
| 31/12/2024 | £208k | £67k |
| 31/12/2023 | £75k | £55k |
| 31/12/2022 | £80k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £49k | £43k |
Common questions
Is VISUAL IMPAIRMENT NORTH EAST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £256,126, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £100,000. The charity reported a net income of £9,156 for the year, having generated £79,379 in income primarily from the sale of simulation packages and videos. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of VISUAL IMPAIRMENT NORTH EAST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £31,646 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY | 1 | £40k |
| THE STERLING CHARITY | 1 | £34k |
| THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE ULVERSCROFT FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD | 1 | £3k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- INFOCUS CHARITY
- THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
- WARRINGTON VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
- VISION NORFOLK
- VISION SUPPORT HARROGATE DISTRICT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISUAL IMPAIRMENT NORTH EAST | £79k | £31,646 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INFOCUS CHARITY | £10.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND | £216k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED | £397k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WARRINGTON VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VISION NORFOLK | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |