Surrey Association For Visual Impairment
Also known as: Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, Sight for Surrey
Sight for Surrey (the trading name for Surrey Association for Visual Impairment) works with people who are vision impaired, Deaf, Hard of Hearing or who have combined sight and hearing loss. The charity has provided support to vision impaired people since 1922, and those with combined sight and hearing loss since 1993. It began to deliver services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in February 2016.
Activities & Mission
Sight for Surrey (the trading name for Surrey Association for Visual Impairment) works with people who are vision impaired, Deaf, Hard of Hearing or who have combined sight and hearing loss. The charity has provided support to vision impaired people since 1922, and those with combined sight and hearing loss since 1993. It began to deliver services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in February 2016.
Grants
Surrey Association For Visual Impairment makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,111,936
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £3,288,705 | £3,111,936 | £2,936,129 | £2,017,259 | £1,948,015 | 120 / 120 |
| 2024 | £3,319,332 | £3,185,279 | £3,142,620 | £1,848,743 | £1,750,600 | 120 / 130 |
| 2023 | £2,896,610 | £2,794,696 | £2,761,582 | £1,644,146 | £1,541,800 | 120 / 115 |
| 2022 | £2,464,998 | £2,481,985 | £1,789,925 | £1,603,133 | £1,515,000 | 118 / 110 |
| 2021 | £2,664,924 | £2,342,017 | £2,235,310 | £1,561,368 | £1,516,298 | 115 / 120 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Surrey Association For Visual Impairment
What does Surrey Association For Visual Impairment do?
Sight for Surrey (the trading name for Surrey Association for Visual Impairment) works with people who are vision impaired, Deaf, Hard of Hearing or who have combined sight and hearing loss. The charity has provided support to vision impaired people since 1922, and those with combined sight and hearing loss since 1993. It began to deliver services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in February 2016.
How much income did Surrey Association For Visual Impairment report in 2025?
Surrey Association For Visual Impairment reported total income of £3.29m and reported expenditure of £3.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Surrey Association For Visual Impairment registered as a charity?
Surrey Association For Visual Impairment was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2007 as charity number 1121949. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Surrey Association For Visual Impairment?
Surrey Association For Visual Impairment is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTINE WILMSHURST. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Surrey Association For Visual Impairment operate?
Surrey Association For Visual Impairment operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Surrey Association For Visual Impairment a registered charity?
Yes — Surrey Association For Visual Impairment is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121949.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey
- Sight for Surrey
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated