Sightline Vision (north West) Limited
Sightline provides a free confidential telephone befriending service for visually impaired people (befriendees). Sightline focuses its service delivery in England and Wales. The service is delivered by a team of trained volunteers (befrienders), many of whom are themselves visually impaired. A befriendee is matched to a befriender who then have a weekly chat at a date/time that suits both parties.
Activities & Mission
Sightline provides a free confidential telephone befriending service for visually impaired people (befriendees). Sightline focuses its service delivery in England and Wales. The service is delivered by a team of trained volunteers (befrienders), many of whom are themselves visually impaired. A befriendee is matched to a befriender who then have a weekly chat at a date/time that suits both parties.
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 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £92,849 | £86,457 | 0 / 156 | |||
| 2023 | £66,390 | £82,965 | 0 / 73 | |||
| 2022 | £89,444 | £81,761 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2021 | £79,159 | £68,068 | 0 / 37 | |||
| 2020 | £28,028 | £46,335 | 0 / 38 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sightline Vision (north West) Limited
What does Sightline Vision (north West) Limited do?
Sightline provides a free confidential telephone befriending service for visually impaired people (befriendees). Sightline focuses its service delivery in England and Wales. The service is delivered by a team of trained volunteers (befrienders), many of whom are themselves visually impaired. A befriendee is matched to a befriender who then have a weekly chat at a date/time that suits both parties.
How much income did Sightline Vision (north West) Limited report in 2024?
Sightline Vision (north West) Limited reported total income of £93k and reported expenditure of £86k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sightline Vision (north West) Limited registered as a charity?
Sightline Vision (north West) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2003 as charity number 1096452. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Sightline Vision (north West) Limited?
Sightline Vision (north West) Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER ARNOLD HOWARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sightline Vision (north West) Limited operate?
Sightline Vision (north West) Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sightline Vision (north West) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Sightline Vision (north West) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096452.
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