eastbourne blind society
Activities & Mission
Advice/support for visually impaired people in Eastbourne and environs. Contract with ESCC. Close community working. Low Vision Support Worker encouraging confidence and independence. Home visiting. Wide range of social activities. Demonstration and sales of low vision aids and equipment. Vision awareness advice/training. Rehabilitation modules. Audio Books library. Volunteering opportunities.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£810,000
Latest Expenditure
£287,545
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 35.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £587,451
Charitable Activities £66,161
Other Trading £27,625
Investments £128,763
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £284,336
Raising Funds £3,209
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £810,000 | £287,545 | £284,336 | £3,199,584 | £522,700 | 9 / 20 |
| 2023 | £250,828 | £251,390 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £159,194 | £228,341 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £255,192 | £209,578 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2020 | £189,286 | £241,461 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
124-142 LONGSTONE ROAD
EASTBOURNE
BN22 8DA
124-142 LONGSTONE ROAD
EASTBOURNE
BN22 8DA
Website
www.eastbourneblindsociety.orgRegistration Date
19 August 1963
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
219818
Charity Number
219818
Trustees
ADRIAN TERRY LEY
NIGEL ROYSTON GOODYEAR
PHILIP DOUGLAS PARKER
CLARE MARY SZANTO
Anita Round
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- THE SOCIETY FOR THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE BLIND IN EASTBOURNE