Sight Loss Shropshire

Also known as: Svab, The Shropshire Voluntary Association for the Blind

SLS's aim is to improve the quality of life of visually impaired people of all ages who live in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin by helping visually impaired people to cope with their sight loss and the difficulties this imposes on their daily lives, raising awareness of sight loss and acting as a local champion for visually impaired people.

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Activities & Mission

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

Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

Financial Information

Latest Income

£83,349

Latest Expenditure

£93,943

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 112.7%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Onevision, Shropshire (organisation 1043696)
Asset transfer in in 2024 — Liz and Jo Fullwood Trust for the Elderly Blind (organisation 4020405)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£83,349	£93,943	0 / 35
2024	£92,703	£92,681	0 / 24
2023	£32,005	£53,693	0 / 15
2022	£26,514	£22,857	0 / 12
2021	£24,173	£25,842	0 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sight Loss Shropshire

What does Sight Loss Shropshire do?

How much income did Sight Loss Shropshire report in 2025?

Sight Loss Shropshire reported total income of £83k and reported expenditure of £94k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sight Loss Shropshire registered as a charity?

Sight Loss Shropshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 1963 as charity number 215137. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Sight Loss Shropshire?

Sight Loss Shropshire 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 Sight Loss Shropshire operate?

Sight Loss Shropshire operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Is Sight Loss Shropshire a registered charity?

Yes — Sight Loss Shropshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 215137.