Somerset Sight Limited

To help visually impaired people in and around the county of Somerset to live as independently as possible by the provision of services and activities.

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Activities & Mission

To help visually impaired people in and around the county of Somerset to live as independently as possible by the provision of services and activities.

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

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£576,146

Latest Expenditure

£648,493

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 91.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £79,102

Charitable Activities £428,769

Other Trading £27,895

Investments £33,021

Other Income £7,359

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £593,945

Raising Funds £54,548

Governance £3,594

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

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	£576,146	£648,493	£593,945	£1,221,912	£411,310	13 / 320
2024	£669,400	£565,522	£527,721	£1,283,853	£855,758	11 / 328
2023	£472,697	£577,784				0 / 325
2022	£479,298	£462,232				0 / 298
2021	£484,590	£421,029				0 / 301

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Somerset Sight Limited

What does Somerset Sight Limited do?

To help visually impaired people in and around the county of Somerset to live as independently as possible by the provision of services and activities.

How much income did Somerset Sight Limited report in 2025?

Somerset Sight Limited reported total income of £576k and reported expenditure of £648k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Somerset Sight Limited registered as a charity?

Somerset Sight Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2013 as charity number 1154472. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Somerset Sight Limited?

Somerset Sight Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Somerset Sight Limited operate?

Somerset Sight Limited operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Somerset Sight Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Somerset Sight Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154472.