NEW SIGHT INTERNATIONAL
To further the Christian religion. The relief of persons in need. Instruction in the principles of the Christian faith.
Objects
1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. 2) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK. 3) THE PROVISION OF INSTRUCTION IN THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AT ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (BUT NOT SO AS TO LIMIT THE GENERALITY OF SUCH OBJECT) THE PROVISION OF A DAY AND/OR BOARDING SCHOOL OR COLLEGE FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATION OF MALE AND FEMALE PUPILS OF ANY AGE AND FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF SUCH PUPILS IN SUCH PRINCIPLES AFORESAID.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £2,393, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately one month of unrestricted charitable expenditure (£4,275). The filing notes that the trust is entirely dependent on voluntary offerings and has a bank overdraft liability of £706 in the prior year which has been cleared in the current year.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately one month of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 4
“The work of the trust is entirely dependent on the voluntary offerings of people attending the various meetings that have taken place during the year.” — page 3
“Mr P Humberstone, the husband of Mrs P Humberstone a trustee of the charity, was paid £14,000 ( 2024: £11,346 ) as a self employed minister.” — page 11
“Mr P Humberstone, the husband of Mrs P Humberstone a trustee of the charity, was paid £14,000 ( 2024: £11,346 ) as a self employed minister.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2025
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2024
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2023
- Volunteers: 2
Trustees
- PATRICIA HUMBERSTONEchair
- CLARE JENNIFER KITCHER
- SUSAN NORTHOVER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £54k | £51k |
| 31/05/2024 | £47k | £48k |
| 31/05/2023 | £56k | £55k |
| 31/05/2022 | £63k | £70k |
| 31/05/2021 | £59k | £59k |
Common questions
Is NEW SIGHT INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £2,393, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately one month of unrestricted charitable expenditure (£4,275). The filing notes that the trust is entirely dependent on voluntary offerings and has a bank overdraft liability of £706 in the prior year which has been cleared in the current year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KNAPHILL WITH BROOKWOOD | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- NEW SPRINGS UK
- NEW WINE INTERNATIONAL
- NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST
- THE NEW LIFE INTERNATIONAL MISSION
- NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH
- NEW SPRING TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW SIGHT INTERNATIONAL | £54k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| NEW SPRINGS UK | £621k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW WINE INTERNATIONAL | £1.5m | £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUST | £71k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW LIFE INTERNATIONAL MISSION | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH | £104k | Under £50,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |