Suffolk Sight
Also known as: East Suffolk Association for the Blind, East Suffolk Blind, Esab, Ipswich Blind Society, Ipswich Care for the Blind, West Suffolk Blind Association, West Suffolk Sight, West Suffolk Voluntary Association for the Blind, Wsvab
To relieve the needs of the visually impaired across Suffolk for the public benefit by providing the best support and care so that they can lead rich and fulfilling lives with the highest level of independence and by promoting this objective to members, beneficiaries and the wider communities in which it operates.
Activities & Mission
To relieve the needs of the visually impaired across Suffolk for the public benefit by providing the best support and care so that they can lead rich and fulfilling lives with the highest level of independence and by promoting this objective to members, beneficiaries and the wider communities in which it operates.
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 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £156,232 | £465,967 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2024 | £119,953 | £374,677 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2023 | £752,933 | £334,038 | £311,970 | £1,754,744 | £453,245 | 16 / 200 |
| 2022 | £579,716 | £321,123 | £311,822 | £1,411,061 | £606,347 | 17 / 200 |
| 2021 | £306,736 | £310,631 | 0 / 180 |
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Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Sight
What does Suffolk Sight do?
To relieve the needs of the visually impaired across Suffolk for the public benefit by providing the best support and care so that they can lead rich and fulfilling lives with the highest level of independence and by promoting this objective to members, beneficiaries and the wider communities in which it operates.
How much income did Suffolk Sight report in 2025?
Suffolk Sight reported total income of £156k and reported expenditure of £466k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Suffolk Sight?
Suffolk Sight has a program ratio of 41.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Suffolk Sight registered as a charity?
Suffolk Sight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2019 as charity number 1183608. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Suffolk Sight?
Suffolk Sight is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Geoffrey Mark Staff MA Cantab. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Suffolk Sight operate?
Suffolk Sight operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Suffolk Sight a registered charity?
Yes — Suffolk Sight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183608.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- East Suffolk Association for the Blind
- East Suffolk Blind
- Esab
- Ipswich Blind Society
- Ipswich Care for the Blind
- West Suffolk Blind Association
- West Suffolk Sight
- West Suffolk Voluntary Association for the Blind
- Wsvab
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated