Sight Support West Of England
Also known as: Vision South West, Vision West of England
To provide local practical and emotional support for people living with sight loss across the West of England to improve quality of life, increase independence and enable blind and partially-sighted people to lead active and fulfilling lives.
Activities & Mission
To provide local practical and emotional support for people living with sight loss across the West of England to improve quality of life, increase independence and enable blind and partially-sighted people to lead active and fulfilling lives.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £978,492 | £1,025,288 | £919,484 | £273,944 | £241,899 | 29 / 243 |
| 2024 | £873,316 | £932,042 | £814,486 | £889,228 | £387,058 | 20 / 42 |
| 2023 | £699,705 | £693,990 | £620,837 | £915,298 | £192,300 | 18 / 92 |
| 2022 | £1,361,979 | £585,703 | £473,202 | £942,199 | £464,459 | 17 / 68 |
| 2021 | £524,981 | £470,917 | £389,332 | £155,924 | £148,924 | 14 / 58 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sight Support West Of England
What does Sight Support West Of England do?
To provide local practical and emotional support for people living with sight loss across the West of England to improve quality of life, increase independence and enable blind and partially-sighted people to lead active and fulfilling lives.
How much income did Sight Support West Of England report in 2025?
Sight Support West Of England reported total income of £978k and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sight Support West Of England?
Sight Support West Of England has a program ratio of 94.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sight Support West Of England registered as a charity?
Sight Support West Of England was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2018 as charity number 1178384. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Sight Support West Of England?
Sight Support West Of England is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Grinham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sight Support West Of England operate?
Sight Support West Of England operates across 5 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, South Gloucestershire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sight Support West Of England a registered charity?
Yes — Sight Support West Of England is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178384.
Details
Browfort
Bath Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2AT
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Also Known As
- Vision South West
- Vision West of England
- Sight Support West of England
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated