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Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind

Also known as: Sight for Wight, Wight Sense

The provision of facilities for education, recreation, training and employment for the blind and partially sighted; to promote the well-being of such persons including financial assistance to those in need; to promote the awareness of the needs of such persons amongst the general public.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of facilities for education, recreation, training and employment for the blind and partially sighted; to promote the well-being of such persons including financial assistance to those in need; to promote the awareness of the needs of such persons amongst the general public.

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
£321,286
Latest Expenditure
£337,168

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£321,286
£337,1680 / 142
2024
£301,288
£319,7560 / 114
2023
£263,669
£360,7250 / 102
2022
£202,285
£173,0550 / 92
2021
£283,930
£88,4030 / 104

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Frequently asked questions about Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind

What does Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind do?

The provision of facilities for education, recreation, training and employment for the blind and partially sighted; to promote the well-being of such persons including financial assistance to those in need; to promote the awareness of the needs of such persons amongst the general public.

How much income did Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind report in 2025?

Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind reported total income of £321k and reported expenditure of £337k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind registered as a charity?

Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 2012 as charity number 1149415. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind?

Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Patricia Bungey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind operate?

Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Isle Of Wight Society For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149415.

Details

Address
Isle of Wight Society for the Blind
Millbrooke HOUSE
137 Carisbrooke Road
NEWPORT
PO30 1DD
Registration Date
22 October 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029151
Charity Number
1149415

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Trustees

Susan Patricia Bungey Chair
Alison Jane Holbrook
Christopher Michael Biles
JOHN ANTHONY SPALDING
John Moore
Laura Gooljar
Linda Wright
Paul Humphries FCA
Ruth Elizabeth Hollingshead
Saretha Naude
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Also Known As

  • Sight for Wight
  • Wight Sense

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