southend in sight

The charity supports people with disabilities. Southend In Sight is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Essex and operates in Southend On Sea.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Southend-on-sea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£314,927

Latest Expenditure

£344,863

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 144.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 96.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £227,485

Charitable Activities £400,311

Other Trading £28,965

Investments £511

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £951,554

Raising Funds £31,284

Governance £3,240

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£1,102,075	£994,685	£961,726	£1,311,491	£1,298,146	44 / 75