THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £187,830 for the year ended 31 March 2023, reversing a deficit from the prior year. However, the trustees note an urgency in building up unrestricted reserves and ensuring cash flow does not continue to cause problems, as the charity had net current liabilities and was dependent on creditor support. The charity holds no free reserves, with all funds classified as restricted or designated.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery Community Fund
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/05/2025)
Trustees
- Allen Curtis
- Frederick William Raffle
- LYNDA SCANLAN
- Michael Walter Thomas Crozier
- Peter Carling
- Shaun Duffy
- Susan Rosemary Gregg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £216k | £265k |
| 31/03/2024 | £276k | £267k |
| 31/03/2023 | £470k | £280k |
| 31/03/2022 | £156k | £232k |
| 31/03/2021 | £173k | £172k |
Common questions
Is THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £187,830 for the year ended 31 March 2023, reversing a deficit from the prior year. However, the trustees note an urgency in building up unrestricted reserves and ensuring cash flow does not continue to cause problems, as the charity had net current liabilities and was dependent on creditor support. The charity holds no free reserves, with all funds classified as restricted or designated. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SUNDERLAND AND NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND as a grant recipient include THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £225k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £72k |
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | 1 | £57k |
| THE JAMES TUDOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £51k |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| Fight for Sight | 1 | £50k |
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | 1 | £44k |