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Visually Impaired Childrens Support

VICS is run by parents of registered blind/ vi children in Accrington, we provide a safe environment with the use of tactile/ sensory equipment all developed for children with a visual impairment.Our aim is to help develop the needs of each child to the best of the child's ability, with the use of tactile equipment, pc with magnification and speEch, workshops, crafts, sensory toys,trips out

Activities & Mission

VICS is run by parents of registered blind/ vi children in Accrington, we provide a safe environment with the use of tactile/ sensory equipment all developed for children with a visual impairment.Our aim is to help develop the needs of each child to the best of the child's ability, with the use of tactile equipment, pc with magnification and speEch, workshops, crafts, sensory toys,trips out

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

Latest Income
£1,000
Latest Expenditure
£15,300

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 1530.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 1530.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£22,000
£15,0000 / 8
2023
£14,494
£12,6320 / 10
2022
£16,800
£16,3000 / 7
2021
£17,500
£14,1000 / 15

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Frequently asked questions about Visually Impaired Childrens Support

What does Visually Impaired Childrens Support do?

VICS is run by parents of registered blind/ vi children in Accrington, we provide a safe environment with the use of tactile/ sensory equipment all developed for children with a visual impairment.Our aim is to help develop the needs of each child to the best of the child's ability, with the use of tactile equipment, pc with magnification and speEch, workshops, crafts, sensory toys,trips out

How much income did Visually Impaired Childrens Support report in 2024?

Visually Impaired Childrens Support reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Visually Impaired Childrens Support registered as a charity?

Visually Impaired Childrens Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 2008 as charity number 1125177. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Visually Impaired Childrens Support?

Visually Impaired Childrens Support is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MISS JANE DAWSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Visually Impaired Childrens Support operate?

Visually Impaired Childrens Support operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Visually Impaired Childrens Support a registered charity?

Yes — Visually Impaired Childrens Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125177.

Details

Address
37 FOXWOOD CHASE
ACCRINGTON
BB5 6XL
Registration Date
24 July 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4039389
Charity Number
1125177

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Trustees

MISS JANE DAWSON Chair
DAVID MCMULLAN
Emanuel MvVicker
Helen Ashworth
JANET ASHTON
Also governs 1 other charity
Jean Young
Joanne Hendry
Karen Smyth
STEVEN YOUNG

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