Registered number. 03554422
Charity number: 1069765
SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantse)
(Fornierly Southend on Sea Blind Welfare Organisatlon)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
VINTH/MS

SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
R6ference and admlnlstratlve detalls of the Company, its Trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
3-10
Independent examinerfs report
Statemènt of financial activitles
13-14
Balance sheet
15-16
Notes to the financial statements
17-32

SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarant86)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COP41PANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
R O Cable, Chairman
S Cooper, Vice Chairman
J A Davenport
S Davies
C L McLewin
D E Wacogne
P G Warburton, Secretary
P J Hefferan (appointed 6 March 2024)
Company reglstered number
03554422
Charlty reglstered number
1069765
Registered office
Millhouse
32-38 East street
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1DB
Company secretary
P G Warburton
Chief 6x6cutlve offlcer
L Martin
Accountants
Venthams
Chartered Accountants
Millhouse
32 - 38 East Street
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1DB
Bankars
HSBC Bank PLC
48 High Street
Raylelgh
Essex
SS6 7JH
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Inv8stm6nt manag8rs
EvelyTr Partners
16th & 17th Floor
6 New Street Square
New Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 3BF
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Company for the 1 April
2024 to 31 March 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a Dire¢tors'
report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the
charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable
company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republio of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Sinc8 the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report
required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors,
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objoctives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objectives of the charity are..
To support and offer practical help to visually impaired people and their families in Southend-on-sea and
the
adjoining areas
To develop other charitable activities that are conducive or ancillary to these objects.
The charity has a general aim of providing practical help to visually impaired people in the general area of
Southend.
Southend in Sight Advice Centre: The Centre offers people living with sight loss opportunities to try out a large
range of specialist low vision equipment including CCTV magnifiers, talking books players, task lighting and
many other aids to support independent living. This equipment is demonstrated by a team of staff and
volunteers and a Tech Team give specialist advice on i-pads, tablets and mobile phones. Assistance has also
been provided for people needing fonns filled in for Attendance Allowance, PIP and Blue Badges. The staff use
an assessment tool called the Sight Loss MOT which enables the Sight Loss Advice Manager to work with
people more holistically looking at how their sight loss has impacted different areas of their life. A project with
Cadent has continued and enabled the team to offer advice on energy saving during the cost-of-living crisis.
Hospital Services: An Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) is employed by Southend in Sight and funded by the
Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust to provide full time support at Southend Hospital Eye Clinic for those
patients who are in the early days of their sight loss journey. The ECLO helps with processing Certificates of
Visually Impairnient and provides the necessary emotional support in the difficult early days. They also sign
post to other services and make referrals as necessary.
Social Activities and Talk and Support.. Social activities remain popular as people living with sight loss can
experien￿ feelings of isolation. Coffee mornings and a Fun Friday session, with entertainment, are run once a
month at a local S¢xial club. Weekly ten pin bowling sessions have continued in Hockley and is well attended,
Other activities include a talking books club, line dancing, and a choir. Funding from the Southend Community
Investment Board has been very much appreciated to keep these groups running. The Talk and Support
Service continues to be supported by 10 volunteers and helps reduce isolation for people who can feel lonely
living with slght loss.
Children and Young People:Support for children. young people and their families continues with social
gatherings offered during the year including a very popular subsidised trip to the pantomime at the Cliffs
Pavilion. Other activities for children have included ten pin bowling, Animal Encounters and Just Ride sessions.
All of our sight loss services are available to children, young people and their families and any requests for
support are dealt with on an individual basis.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A Gompany limited by guarantee}
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objectivas and activities {contlnued}
Information and Training: The organisation gives timely infonnation. advice and guidance on all areas of sight
loss. The equipment loan scheme continues to run and gives people the opportunity to borrow expensive items
such as CCTVS. Guiding Training has also been offered on a regular basis to new staff and volunteers to give
them the necessary skills to guide service users at events, activities and on site.
b. Actlvltles undertaken to achleve objectives
The strategies employed to achieve the charitys objectives are..
1. To promote the Centre and services to all visually impaired people in the area and offer the Sight Loss MOT
tool to assist in providing full support in all aspects of lrfe.
2. To offer a range of activities so that visually impaired people have the chance to gain from experiences and
meet others in the same position.
3. To provide opportunities for clients to engage in activities to redu￿ isolation.
4. To provide opportunities to try equipment that may help visually impaired people to continue an independent
life in their own homes including advice on accessing IT. A newsletter is also produced four times a year
providing informatlon on a range of areas relevant to members.
5. To train and support volunteers to assist and support vlsually impaired people and encourage peer support.
This involves recruiting volunteers who have experience of living wth sight loss.
6. To present a range of activities and opportunities which are both popular with visually impaired people and
respond to their requests and needs.
7. To support the ECLO service at Southend Hospital Eye Clinic to help people in the early stages of sight loss
navigate their way around services and secure funding to sustain the service.
8. To offer volunteering opportunities to the local community for the benefit of visually impaired people.
9. To build a relationship with local families who have visually impaired children, promote the Charity and meet
regularly.
c. Volunteers
The Charity is grateful for the invaluable efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service delivery, the charity
shop and fundraising.
There are approximately 70 active volunteers, and some are visually impaired themselves. The visually
impaired volunteers are extremely well placed to support others in the same position and this peer support is
extremely valuable,
Volunteers working with service users have been given Guiding Training and are held in high regard at the
charity. They are given long service awards and meet four times during the year for information sessions and
celebratlons.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objectives and actlvltles {contSnued)
d. Main activities undèrtaken to further the Company's purposes for the public beneflt
The Trustees are mindful of their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the
Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. The objectives and activities of Southend in Sight
focus on delivering services to aid the visually impaired in their daily living and are undertaken to further our
charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Achievements and pèrformance
a. Key performance indicators
Budgets are set annually, and meetings are held with Trustees on a quarterly basis to monitor budgets against
forecasts.
South8nd in Sight has support from the Trustees and financial statements are produced regularly to manage the
finances effectively. and take action if necessary.
b. Revlew of actlvltles
This year, at the advice Centre, the charity has:
provided 1.473 sessions of support at our Centre for 503 individuals on their slght loss journey.
welcomed 140 new individuals to the Charity.
helped 29 people with form filling over 32 and Ca￿led out 39 support sessions.
supported 74 individuals with 114 face to face sessions of Tech support.
carried out 95 Sight Loss MOTS and held 35 drop in advice sessions with peer support,
At Southend Hospital Eye Clinic our Eye Clinic Liaison Officer has supported those in the early days of their
diagnosis. During the year th8y have:
helped 1.103 patients with support and guidance and held 1.778 sessions of support.
supported 683 relatives I carers and processed 155 Certificates of Visual Impairment.
For those who could be feeling isolated and want to meet others. the Charity has..
provided 76 activities for adults and held 39 ten pin bowling sessions.
offered 11 activities for children and young people including a trip to the pantomime and ten pin bowling.
carried out 16 home visits and made 1,501 Talk and Support calls.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achievements and perfomianco (continued)
c. Fundralsing
Grants have been received through a number of large national and local funding organisations and
programmes.
Generous support has been received from local groups, clubs and organisations.
A number of legacies and gifts in memory have also been gratefully received.
The Charity Shop, which is run by Southend Vision Trading Ltd, continues to be very popular and is open six
days per week. Income (after expenses) this year was £46.233 which was donated to the Charity.
d. Investment pollcy and perfonnance
The Articles of Asso¢iatlon give the Trustees unrestricted powers to invest the funds as they see fit. Evelyn
Partners (formerly Tilney Asset Management Services Ltd.), continue the management of funds on a medium
risk basis. The investment performance of the fund manager is benchmarked against the WM Unconstrained
Index.
Investments are managed on a medium risk basis with emphasis on an above average level of income and the
growth of that income.
This will be achieved primarily through investment in a combination of bonds and higher income equities. The
aim will be to achieve returns through a combination of capital appreciation and income re￿Ived.
Flnancial review
a. Golng concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the
going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
b. Reservas policy
The reserves policy continues to be the maintenance of sufficient reserves to continue the existing services, and
protect the future needs of the charity. The Trustees have considered..
Flnancial Risk
The risk of reduced income due to intermittent grant funding.
The rlsk of unplanned events.
The unpredictability of communityfundraising including charity shop sales.
Ceaslng to operate
The Cost of winding up the Charity should it cease to operate.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Infrastructure
The suitability of the property at 117 Hamlet Court Road and whether it will meet the demands of the longer-
term plans. In this connection the Charity has recently moved to premises in central Southend on Sea and it is
proposed to sell the property in Hamlet Court Road.
Strategic Direction
The future direction of the charity to meet the changing needs of the local visually impaired community.
The opportunity to invest in I seed new projects to meet growing needs and increase funding.
The long-term plan to bring activities together under one roof at a new site.
R8serv•s braakdown
Unrestricted Funds:
These are income or income funds which can be spent at the discretion of the Trustees in furtheran￿ of any of
the charity's objects. If part of an unrestricted income fund is earmarked for a particular project it may be
designated as a separate fund, but the designation is administrative only and does not restrict the Trustees,
discretion to utilising the fund. After allocRting an amount to a Designated Fund, the amount of Unrestricted
Funds 31 st March 2025, totalled £848,861. Of that figure, £503,912 was represented by fixed assets resulting
free reserves at 31 st March 2025 of £344,949. The Trustees consider this to be adequate to run the day-to4ay
affairs of the Charity.
Designated Funds:
These are part of the unrestrlcted funds which The Trustees have earmarked for particular projects. without
restricting or committing the funds legally. At 31 st March 2025 these amounted to £844,870, and represent an
estimate of essential works to be undertaken to the properties occupied by the Charity in order to keep them in
a good state of repair, and the anticipated cost of purchasing an additional property.
Restricted Funds:
These are funds subject to specrfic trusts. which may be declared by the donors or created through legal
process. At 31 st March 2025 these stood at £22.951.
c. Flnancial rlsk management obJ&ctivas and policles
The results are set out in the summary'income and expenditure. and show a deficit for the year of £1,349.
The Trustees consider that the assets of the Charity are adequate to fulfil its obligations for the foreseeable
future.
d. Princlpal funding
The prlncipal fundlng sources of the charity are grants, legacies, donations, and the proceeds of shop sales
from the charity shop in Hamlet Court Road.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee, with a company number of 03554422.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
structure, governance and management (continued)
The company is constituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 28 April 1998 and has a registered
charity number of 1069765.
The principal object of the company is to offer support and practical help to visually impaired and blind persons
and their families in Southend-on-sea. Essex, and the adjoining areas.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
As set out in the Articles of Association, one-third of the Trustees retire by rotation at every Annual General
Meeting. Subject to the provisions of the Act, the trustees to retire by rotation shall be those who have been
longest in office since their last appointment or re appointment. If the Charity. at the meeting at which a trustee
retires by rotation. does not fill the vacancy, the retiring trustee shall. if willing to act. be deemed to have been
re-appolnted unless at the meeting it is resolved not to fill the vacancy or unless a resolution or the re-
appointment of the trustee is put to the meeting and lost. New Trustees are appointed who have the relevant
knowledge and experience to act for the Charity.
c. Organisational structure and declslon-maklng policies
The number of Trustees must not be less than three (unless otherwlse determined by ordinary resolution) but
shall not be subject to any maximum number. The Board of Trustees administers the charity and meets bi-
monthly to discuss development, membership, finance and operations. A Chief Executive Officer is appointed
by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the Charity to facilitate effective operation,. the Chief
Executive Officer has delegated authority. within the terms of delegation approved by the Trustees, for
operational matters including certain financial matters, employment and community services activities.
d. Pollcles adopted for the induction and tralnlng of Trustees
New Trustees undergo orientation and are briefed on their legal obligations under the Charity and Company
Law. the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the decision-taking processes, business plan
and recent financial performance of the charity. During induction they meet key employees and other trustees.
Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events which will facilitate the undertaking of
their role.
e. Rolatad party relatlonshlps
The Charity works with the two local talking newspapers and ensures that their newsletters are recorded and
put on to CD. They work with Southend City Council, ECL. Age Concern, Citizens Advice Bureaux, SAVS,
RNIB, Guide Dogs, Visionary, the Macular Society and other related voluntary sector organisations. They are
part of a working partnership with other Essex sight loss charities called Essex Vision.
The charity owns a subsidiary company called Southend Vision Trading Limited that operates a charity shop.
f. Flnanclal rlsk management
The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
An annual view of the risks that the charity may face, reviewed quarterly
The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks.
The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potentlal impact on the charity should those
risks materialise.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, govemance and manag6m6nt (contlnued)
Plans for future periods
Future developments
The Chairty has been considering Its long term aims and whether the propety at 117 Hamlet Court Road is
suitable. A decision was made to sell the property, retain the charity shop and relocate front line services to a
larger more accessible space with better access.
The priorities of the Charity are:
1. No one faces sight loss unsupported.
Offer a service that is professional, timely, personalised and a positive experience.
Provide support in all areas of life that have been affected by sight loss through our MOT tool.
Enable people to learn from others. share ideas and gain confidence in using tech and other equipment that
supports independence.
2. No one faces sight loss alone.
Offer a range of activities that suit different ages and interests to reduce social isolation.
Provide people with opportunities to mix with peers, talk to volunteers and staff either in person or over the
phone.
To use our learning and gain evidence to develop plans for a space to house social activities and other services
under one roof.
3. We are inclusive and available to all.
All aspects of our services can be accessed and utilised, regard5ess of age. gender. social or ethnic
background.
We are committed to a positive environment in which users ()f our servi￿, volunteers, employees and trustees
may experience a sense of belonging, respect and worth.
Services are available to adults, children, young people, their families I carers and we are committed to
safeguarding people engaging with us.
4. Our finance, resources and infrastructure meet the growing need.
Financial commitments are met with agreed income targets through grant funding. community fundraising and
our charity shop.
Our building is maintained and safe.
Risks are managed and reviewed quarterly.
A programme is in place for continued professional development and succession planning.
Growth areas for funding are identified to meet the increase in demand on services.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limlted by guarantee}
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Statèmènt of Trustees. responslblllties
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi￿).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its
income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
make Judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent"
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102> have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Companys transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the
Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Ap
er of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
on
(Trustee)
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Indep8nd6nt examlnerfs report to the Trustees of Southand in Sight ('the Company.)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the Trustees of the Company (and its dlrectors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Company's
accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statomgnt
Since the Companys gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wth the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,,
or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the acLounts do not comply wth the accountlng requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financia1 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 WIARCH 2025
This report is made solely to the Company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
{Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Company's
Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the Company and the Compan¥s Trustees as a body. for my work or for this report.
Signed:
Trevor Mccarthy
Dated.. 2
FCCA
Venthams
Chartered Accountsnts
Millhouse
32 - 38 East Stre@t
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1DB
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarante8)
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
14
15
503,911
503,934
503,912
503,935
Current assets
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
16
17
17.665
277,101
967,563
33,977
270,568
963,415
1,262,329
1,267,960
Creditors: amounls falling due within one
year
18
(19,346)
(26,084)
Net current assets
1,242,983
1,241,876
Total assets less current liabiliti85
1,746.895
1,745,811
Total ngt asséts
1,746,895
1,745.811
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
19
22.951
38.896
Designated funds
General funds
Revaluation reserve
19
844870
848,861
30,213
849,202
834.033
23,680
19
Total unrestricted funds
19
1,723,944
1,706,915
Total funds
1,746,895
1,745,811
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
rhe Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by-
rus
ee)
Date: 29
/,.1203C
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
1.1 Basis of preparatlon of flnanclal statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Southend in Sight meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant
accounting policy.
Consolidated financial statements have not been prepared due to the investment in the subsidiary
being immaterial to the financial statement as a whole.
1.2 Incomo
All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income. It is probable that the
incorne will be received and the amount of income re￿7vable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of
receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of
entitlement to a legacy exists when the Company has sufficient evidenGe that a gift has been left to
them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid wll and the death of the benefactor) and the
executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate.
Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value
of the amount receivable. which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the
Company, can be reliably measured.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of
income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs
before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income from charitable activities relates to care home fess receivable. Income is recognised as and
when invoices are raised for services provided
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Grft Ald or deeds of covenant is
recognised at the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment
income is re￿1Vable.
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles (contlnued)
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognlsed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by
activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs,
including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity
and support costs which are not attributable to a single activty are apportioned between those
activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the
basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Company to raise funds for its
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitabSe activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
1.4 Interest receivable
Income from interest, royalties and dividends is recognised when its receipt is probable and the
amount receivable can be measured reliably.
1.5 Taxation
The Company Is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act
2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly, the Company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or Capital gains
received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are
applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and d8proclation
Tangible fixed ass8ts costing £400 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition. under the cost model,
tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended worklng
condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives,
Depreciation is provided on the following bases..
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Office equipment
not depreciated
12.50/0 reducing balance
100/0 reducing balance
The market values of the freehold properties are considered to be in excess of the book values held
in the financial statements, therefore Gharging depreciaiton on these properties is not considered
appropriate.
1.7 Investments
Current asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their
transactlon cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the
value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment
gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised. are combined and presented as 'Gainsl{Losses)
on investments. in the Statement of financial activities.
Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.
1.8 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade dlscount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of anytrade discounts due.
1.9 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly Ilquid investments wtth a short
maturity of thre8 months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
1.10 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit wll be required in settlement, and the
amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or
the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
1.11 Financial instruments
The Company only has financial assets and financial liabiltties of a kind that qualTfy as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured at their settlement value wth the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles (continued)
1.12 Pensions
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scherne and the pension charge represents
the amounts payable by the Company to the fund in respect of the year.
1.13 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for
particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial
statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specrfic restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the speclfic fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
General information
Southend in Sight previously operating as Southend-on-sea Blind Welfare Organiation, is a Gharitable
company limited by guarantee. The members of the Company are those recorded in the register of
members of the company. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respcet of the
guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the company.
The company is registered in England and Wales. The companls registered office address is Millhouse,
32-38 East Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1 DB.
Income from donations and16gacles
Unrastricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Donations
Legacies
Grants
79,384
37,359
52,164
89,191
168,575
37,359
52,164
185,879
25, 000
35,000
Total 2025
168,907
89,191
258,098
245,879
Total 2024
152, 683
93.196
245,879
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(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Community services
7,236
7.236
4,095
Total 2024
4, 095
4,095
Following the closure of the Residential home, all residential home income is now shown as a
discontinued operation in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Income from other trading actlvltles
Income from non charitable trading actlvltles
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Charity operating income
30,205
30,205
35,645
Tot812024
35,645
35.645
Investment income
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Income from listed investments
Investment income - local cash
32
41,384
32
41,384
1,086
28,222
41,416
41.416
29,308
Total 2024
29,308
29,308
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of ralslng voluntary income
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Fundraising
446
2, 527
Total 2024
2,527
2, 527
Fundraislng trading expenses
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Training
Cost of Equipment Sales
413
8,740
413
8,740
1,204
It,519
Total 2025
9,153
9,153
12,723
Total 2024
12,103
620
12,723
Invèstment management costs
Unr8Strictod
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Portfolio Management
871
871
467
Total 2024
467
467
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Unrestrlcted Restrfcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Community ServI￿S
226,798
105,136
331,934
329,146
Total 2024
239,098
90,048
329,146
Following the closure of the Residential home, all residential home income is now shown as a
discontinued operation in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Summary by expenditure type
Staff costs Other costs
2025
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Community services
205,306
126,628
331.934
329,146
Total 2024
169,909
159,237
329, 146
10. Analysis of expendlture by actlvltles
Activities
undertaken
dlrectly
2025
Support
costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2Q24
Community services
277,581
54,353
331,934
329,146
Total 2024
278, 593
50,553
329, 146
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(A company limited by guarant66)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10. Analysis of expenditure by activitiès (continued)
Analysls of dlrect costs
Communlty
sèrvices
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
Premises costs
Social events and newsletters
Volunteers, expenses
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Sundry
Legal and professional fees
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
205,306
47,581
20,706
420
205,306
47,581
20,706
420
169.909
79,637
Iq,163
1.004
1,537
416
12,855
2,072
1,349
1,349
2,219
2,219
277,581
277,581
278,593
Total 2024
278.593
278, 593
Analysis of support costs
Community
services
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Subscriptions
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Accountancy
Travel and subsistence
Sundry
Bank charges
Legal and professional fees
Independent Examiner's l Auditor's remuneration
1,107
2,969
3.361
8,643
22,254
618
1,107
2,969
3,361
8,643
22,254
618
483
2,559
4, 680
9,934
22,104
402
247
4,171
2.493
3,480
528
4,445
6,888
3,540
528
4,445
6,888
3,540
54.353
54353
50,553
Total 2024
50,553
50,553
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(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. Independent examiner's remunoration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the Companvs independ8nt examiner for the independent
examinafion of the Compantys annual accounts.
3,540
3,480
12. Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
192,261
9.515
3,530
160,185
6,806
2.918
205,306
169,909
The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows..
2025
No.
2024
No.
Direct Charitable work
Adrninistration and governance
11
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
13.
Trustees. remuneration and expenses
The Trustees dld not receive any remuneration or other benefits during the year (2024- £Nil).
The Trustees were not reimbursed or paid directly any expenses during the year (2024 - £Nil).
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(A company limitèd by guarante&)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Tangible fixed ass6ts
Freehold
property
Plant and
machlnery
Office
equlpment
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
Additions
491,698
2,339
23,044
1,326
517,081
1,326
At 31 March 2025
491,698
2,339
24,370
518.407
Depreclatlon
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
1,749
11,398
1,275
13,147
1,349
At 31 March 2025
1,823
12,673
14,496
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
491,698
516
11,697
503,911
At 31 March 2024
491.698
590
11,646
503,934
15.
Fixed asset inv&stm•nts
Investments
in
subsldiary
companles
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
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(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. Debtors
2025
2024
Du6 withln one year
other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
950
16,715
260
33,717
17,665
33,977
17.
Current asset Investments
2025
2024
Listed investments
277.101
270.568
18. Creditors: Amounts falllng due within ong year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
6,127
4,097
2,512
6,610
10.713
3.489
5, 138
6, 744
19,346
26,084
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SOUTHEND IN SIGHT
(A company limited by guarante&)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balanca at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
April 2024
Gainsl
(Losses)
Income Expendituro
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Property Development
849,202
(4,332>
844,870
General funds
General Funds
Revaluation reserve
834,033
23,680
247,764
(232,936)
848.861
30,213
6,533
857,713
247,764
(232,936)
6,533
879,074
Total Unrestrlcted funds
1,706,915
247,764
(237,268)
6,533
1,723,944
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
April 2024
Gainsl
(Losses)
Income Expendlture
Rostrictod funds
South Essex NHS Foundation
Trust
Community investment board
Lottery
Masons
33,460
{33,460)
(8.392)
(60.219)
(3,065)
13,141
22,690
3,065
4,749
18,202
55.731
38,896
89,191
(105.136)
22,951
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(A company limited by guarantaa)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prlor year
Balance al
31 March
2024
Balance al
l April 2023
Gain
(Losses)
Income Expenditure
Unrestrlcted funds
Dèsignated funds
Property Development
900,000
(50, 798)
849.202
General funds
General Funds
810,471
5, 845
221,731
(203,397)
5.228
17,835
834, 033
23, 680
Revaluation reserve
816,316
221,731
(203,397)
23.063
857,713
Total Unrestrlcted funds
1,716,316
221,731
(254, 195)
23,063
1.706.915
Balance al
31 March
2024
B8lance al
1 Apn'l 2023
Gain
(Losses)
Income Expenditure
Restricted funds
South Essex NHS Foundation
Trust
Essex Community Foundation
Running Costs
Community investment board
Essex Communty Foundation
-NHS
32,929
(32,929)
1,334
9,590
(1,334)
(6,292)
9,843
13,141
145
21,132
4,167
(145)
(38,866)
(11,102)
Lottery
Masons
40,424
10.000
22,690
3,065
36,368
93, 196
(90.668)
38,896
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(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20. Summary offunds
Summary of funds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
Aprll 2024
Galnsl
(Losses)
Income Expenditure
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
849,202
857,713
38,896
(4,332)
(232.936)
(105,136)
844,870
879,074
22,951
247,764
89,191
6,533
1,745,811
336,955
(342,404)
6,533
1,746,895
Summary of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 MarGh
2024
Balance at
l April 2023
Gain
(Losses)
Income Expenditure
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
900,000
816,316
38,368
(50, 798)
(203.397)
(90,668)
849,202
857, 713
38,896
221,731
93, 196
23,063
1, 752, 684
314,927
(344,863)
23,063
1.745,811
21. Analysis of nat assets between funds
Analysis of net assets betwaen funds - current year
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
503,911
503,911
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
1,239,378
(19,346)
22,951
1,262,329
(19.346)
Total
1,723,944
22,951
1,746,895
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(A company limited by guarantèa)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
21. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of not assets between funds - prior year
Unrestricted
funds
2024
RestriGted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
503,934
503,934
1,229,064
(26,084)
38,896
1,267,960
(26,084)
Total
1.706,915
38,896
1,745,811
22. Related party transactions
During the year the chairty received donations from Southend Vision Trading Ltd, a wholly owned
subsldiary of the charity, totalling £49.480 (2024- £46,233).
23. Controlling party
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and had no u5timate controlling party. In the event that the
charity is wound up, each current member (and any member who has ceased to be a member within one
year) agrees to contribute a maximum of ten pounds to the assets of the charity.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
24. Principal subsidiaries
Th8 following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company..
Name
Company
numbèr
Reglstered offlce
Principal
activity
Southend Vision Trading Limited 06388803
(1000/0 owned subsidiary)
Millhouse,
32-38 East Street,
Rochford,
Essex SS4 1 DB
Charity Shop
The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were:
Name
Ngt assets
Southend Vision Trading Limited {100 % owned subsidiary)
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