# INFOCUS CHARITY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1058937
- **Other names:** INFOCUS CHARITY (WEST OF ENGLAND), THE WEST OF ENGLAND SCHOOL - THE WEST OF ENGLAND COLLEGE, THE WEST OF ENGLAND SCHOOL AND COLLEGE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO SIGHT, WESC FOUNDATION - THE SPECIALIST CENTRE FOR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, WEST OF ENGLAND SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH LITTLE OR NO SIGHT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 30, 1996
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1058937


## Contact

- **Address:** InFocus Charity, Countess Wear, Topsham Road, EXETER
- **Postcode:** EX2 6HA
- **Phone:** 01392 454200
- **Email:** enquiries@InFocus-Charity.org.uk
- **Website:** www.infocus-charity.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITH A VISION IMPAIRMENT AND COMPLEX NEEDS (WHETHER THIS IS A PHYSICAL, OTHER SENSORY OR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT) BY:1.1. SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PERSONS WITH A VISION OR OTHER SENSORY IMPAIRMENT BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE PROVISION OF A DAY AND RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION FACILITY;1.2. PROVIDING CARE FOR PERSONS WITH A VISION OR OTHER SENSORY IMPAIRMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY;1.3. SUPPORTING THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH A VISION IMPAIRMENT OR OTHER SENSORY COMPLEX IMPAIRMENT.

**Activities:** The relief of persons with a visual impairment (VI) by; - supporting the education and training of persons with VI by such means as the Trustees think fit, including (but not limited to) the provision of a school(s) and further education college(s)- providing care for persons with VI and support for them to live independently within the community- supporting the employment of persons with VI

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE, NATIONAL.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Accommodation/housing, Economic/community Development/employment, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Devon



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £10601284 | £10720870 | £9078420 | 266 |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £9785382 | £10104439 | £9210196 | 240 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £9113289 | £9222059 | £9456574 | 227 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £8334949 | £7964803 | £9590356 | 234 |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £7753596 | £7939770 | £9256836 | 251 |



## Trustees

- **SUSAN ELIZABETH HOLT** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 18, 2023
- Alika Gupta — appointed Feb. 11, 2025
- Clare Louise Doble — appointed May 20, 2025
- Dr Robert Hart — appointed Sept. 23, 2025
- Ian James Donohue MBE — appointed May 4, 2023
- James Gaisford — appointed May 20, 2025
- Laura Jayne Waycott — appointed Feb. 23, 2026
- Lisa Maunder — appointed Sept. 24, 2024
- SIMON JOHN SANGER-ANDERSON — appointed Feb. 10, 2026
- Steven Stewart Bailey — appointed May 20, 2025