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East Sussex Vision Support

Also known as: East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People, The East Sussex Association for the Blind

SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND THEIR CARERS, TO RETAIN OR REGAIN INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND BY PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION, ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY OF EAST SUSSEX AND THE UNITARY AUTHORITY OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.

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Activities & Mission

SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND THEIR CARERS, TO RETAIN OR REGAIN INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND BY PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION, ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY OF EAST SUSSEX AND THE UNITARY AUTHORITY OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£360,297
Latest Expenditure
£434,206

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £237,514
Charitable Activities £246,856
Other Trading £0
Investments £710
Other Income £23,822

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £469,115
Raising Funds £26,328
Governance £89,217
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£360,297
£434,2060 / 150
2024
£373,997
£488,5190 / 150
2023
£508,902
£495,443£469,115£384,372£126,20813 / 117
2022
£409,082
£402,7270 / 207
2021
£414,830
£283,5810 / 216

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Sussex Vision Support

What does East Sussex Vision Support do?

SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND THEIR CARERS, TO RETAIN OR REGAIN INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND BY PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION, ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY OF EAST SUSSEX AND THE UNITARY AUTHORITY OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.

How much income did East Sussex Vision Support report in 2025?

East Sussex Vision Support reported total income of £360k and reported expenditure of £434k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is East Sussex Vision Support?

East Sussex Vision Support has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was East Sussex Vision Support registered as a charity?

East Sussex Vision Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 209535. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs East Sussex Vision Support?

East Sussex Vision Support is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Sussex Vision Support operate?

East Sussex Vision Support operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Sussex Vision Support a registered charity?

Yes — East Sussex Vision Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209535.

Details

Address
13 Vicarage Field
Hailsham
Bn27 1BD
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209535
Charity Number
209535

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Trustees

CLLR Chris Dowling
Ian George Fletcher-Price
Also governs 1 other charity
Julie O'Brian
Marion Rosemary Shepherd
Paul Gillett
Peter George Bowers
ROGER JOHNSTON
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People
  • The East Sussex Association for the Blind

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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