Sight Advice South Lakes
Also known as: Sight Advice or Sasl
Sight Advice South Lakes supports visually impaired people to improve the quality of their lives and promotes a greater awareness of sight issues. We provide practical and emotional support to visually impaired people and their families and carers. We also support visually impaired people to access social support and activities and take advantage of the opportunities and benefits of ICT.
Activities & Mission
Sight Advice South Lakes supports visually impaired people to improve the quality of their lives and promotes a greater awareness of sight issues. We provide practical and emotional support to visually impaired people and their families and carers. We also support visually impaired people to access social support and activities and take advantage of the opportunities and benefits of ICT.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £273,889 | £273,074 | 0 / 105 | |||
| 2024 | £281,999 | £268,932 | 0 / 107 | |||
| 2023 | £249,777 | £257,315 | 0 / 143 | |||
| 2022 | £238,564 | £252,119 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2021 | £318,692 | £247,250 | 0 / 145 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sight Advice South Lakes
What does Sight Advice South Lakes do?
Sight Advice South Lakes supports visually impaired people to improve the quality of their lives and promotes a greater awareness of sight issues. We provide practical and emotional support to visually impaired people and their families and carers. We also support visually impaired people to access social support and activities and take advantage of the opportunities and benefits of ICT.
How much income did Sight Advice South Lakes report in 2025?
Sight Advice South Lakes reported total income of £274k and reported expenditure of £273k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sight Advice South Lakes registered as a charity?
Sight Advice South Lakes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 2012 as charity number 1145818. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Sight Advice South Lakes?
Sight Advice South Lakes is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sarah Margaret Riding. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sight Advice South Lakes operate?
Sight Advice South Lakes operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sight Advice South Lakes a registered charity?
Yes — Sight Advice South Lakes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145818.
Details
Bradbury Centre
116 Highgate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4HE
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