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Vocaleyes

VocalEyes works to give the best possible access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people. This is carried out either by direct delivery of live or recorded audio description, or by training, and is supported by research, monitoring and evaluation.

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Activities & Mission

VocalEyes works to give the best possible access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people. This is carried out either by direct delivery of live or recorded audio description, or by training, and is supported by research, monitoring and evaluation.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£751,612
Latest Expenditure
£749,850

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £260,595
Charitable Activities £486,514
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,503
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £728,430
Raising Funds £21,420
Governance £44,530
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£751,612
£749,850£728,430£212,012£185,6725 / 5
2024
£788,598
£832,904£812,305£210,250£164,0497 / 20
2023
£805,177
£831,281£819,134£254,556£176,3397 / 30
2022
£608,584
£584,435£573,240£280,660£106,3927 / 0
2021
£360,730
£308,7290 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vocaleyes

What does Vocaleyes do?

VocalEyes works to give the best possible access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people. This is carried out either by direct delivery of live or recorded audio description, or by training, and is supported by research, monitoring and evaluation.

How much income did Vocaleyes report in 2025?

Vocaleyes reported total income of £752k and reported expenditure of £750k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vocaleyes registered as a charity?

Vocaleyes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 1998 as charity number 1067245. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Vocaleyes?

Vocaleyes is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Hilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vocaleyes operate?

Vocaleyes operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Vocaleyes a registered charity?

Yes — Vocaleyes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1067245.

Details

Address
Thomas Pocklington Trust
3 Queen Square
WC1N 3AR
Registration Date
8 January 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3945910
Charity Number
1067245

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Trustees

Stephen Hilton Chair
Alexandra Bulmer
Alexandra Jane McEwan
Anna Ayrapetyan
Chris Lewis
Also governs 1 other charity
Edward Green OBE
Lorcan McHugh
Lynette Alston
Masuma Ali
Rebecca C DI CORPO
Sarah Boud
Stephen James Taylor
Victoria Jane Harrison
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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