Southend In Sight
Also known as: Southend-on-Sea Blind Welfare Organisation
The principal object of the charity is to offer support for visually impaired and blind persons and their families in Southend on Sea, Essex and the adjoining areas.
Activities & Mission
The principal object of the charity is to offer support for visually impaired and blind persons and their families in Southend on Sea, Essex and the adjoining areas.
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 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £336,955 | £335,871 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2024 | £314,927 | £344,863 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2023 | £282,996 | £314,719 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2022 | £657,272 | £982,838 | £951,554 | £1,101,557 | £1,072,279 | 33 / 70 |
| 2021 | £1,100,101 | £994,131 | £974,624 | £1,425,977 | £1,425,977 | 38 / 75 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southend In Sight
What does Southend In Sight do?
The principal object of the charity is to offer support for visually impaired and blind persons and their families in Southend on Sea, Essex and the adjoining areas.
How much income did Southend In Sight report in 2025?
Southend In Sight reported total income of £337k and reported expenditure of £336k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southend In Sight?
Southend In Sight has a program ratio of 144.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southend In Sight registered as a charity?
Southend In Sight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1998 as charity number 1069765. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Southend In Sight?
Southend In Sight 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 Southend In Sight operate?
Southend In Sight operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Southend In Sight a registered charity?
Yes — Southend In Sight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069765.
Details
Westcliff on Sea
Essex
SS0 7ES
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Southend-on-Sea Blind Welfare Organisation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated