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Infocus Charity

Also known as: Infocus Charity (west of England), The West of England School - the West of England College, The West of England School and College for Young People with Little or No Sight, Wesc Foundation - the Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment, West of England School for Children with Little or No Sight

The relief of persons with a visual impairment (VI) by; - supporting the education and training of persons with VI by such means as the Trustees think fit, including (but not limited to) the provision of a school(s) and further education college(s)- providing care for persons with VI and support for them to live independently within the community- supporting the employment of persons with VI

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Activities & Mission

The relief of persons with a visual impairment (VI) by; - supporting the education and training of persons with VI by such means as the Trustees think fit, including (but not limited to) the provision of a school(s) and further education college(s)- providing care for persons with VI and support for them to live independently within the community- supporting the employment of persons with VI

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
£10,601,284
Latest Expenditure
£10,720,870

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £516,422
Charitable Activities £9,430,649
Other Trading £433,485
Investments £62,384
Other Income £158,344

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,438,793
Raising Funds £282,077
Governance £43,717
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
£10,601,284
£10,720,870£10,438,793£9,078,420£1,454,172266 / 90
2024
£9,785,382
£10,104,439£9,793,227£9,210,196£2,814,216240 / 83
2023
£9,113,289
£9,222,059£8,969,212£9,456,574£3,055,540227 / 66
2022
£8,334,949
£7,964,803£7,724,158£9,590,356£2,331,529234 / 74
2021
£7,753,596
£7,939,770£7,694,005£9,256,836£1,894,556251 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Infocus Charity

What does Infocus Charity do?

The relief of persons with a visual impairment (VI) by; - supporting the education and training of persons with VI by such means as the Trustees think fit, including (but not limited to) the provision of a school(s) and further education college(s)- providing care for persons with VI and support for them to live independently within the community- supporting the employment of persons with VI

How much income did Infocus Charity report in 2025?

Infocus Charity reported total income of £10.60m and reported expenditure of £10.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Infocus Charity registered as a charity?

Infocus Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1996 as charity number 1058937. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Infocus Charity?

Infocus Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN ELIZABETH HOLT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Infocus Charity operate?

Infocus Charity operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Infocus Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Infocus Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058937.

Details

Address
InFocus Charity
Countess Wear
Topsham Road
EXETER
EX2 6HA
Registration Date
30 October 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058937
Charity Number
1058937

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Trustees

SUSAN ELIZABETH HOLT Chair
Alika Gupta
Also governs 1 other charity
Clare Louise Doble
Dr Robert Hart
James Gaisford
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Jayne Waycott
Also governs 1 other charity
Lisa Maunder
SIMON JOHN SANGER-ANDERSON
Steven Stewart Bailey
William Gannon

Also Known As

  • Infocus Charity (west of England)
  • The West of England School - the West of England College
  • The West of England School and College for Young People with Little or No Sight
  • Wesc Foundation - the Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment
  • West of England School for Children with Little or No Sight

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30 July 2026
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