Registered number: 03740647 Charity number: 1075447 4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT {A company limited by guarantee) UNAUDITED TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company limited by guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advlsers Trustees, report Trustees, responsiblllties statement Independent examlner's report Statement of financial activities 2-12 13 14 15 Balance sheet 16-17 Notes to the flnancial statèments 18-38
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees Dr Nonman Boyland DL FRSC. Chairman Arthur Mayson ACIB TEP, Hon. Treasurer Sheilagh Baker DBO {D), Elected Member Jan Penn, Elected Member (resigned 1 October 2024) Heather Bell DBO (D), Elected Member Julia Kirkham, Elected Member Carole Wooldridge, Elected Member (appointed 25 October 2024) Company registered number 03740647 Charity registered number 1075447 Registered office 36 Victoria Drive Bognor Regis West Sussex P0212TE Chlef Executlve Offlcer K Thomas and Company Secretary Accountants Kreston Reeves LLP Accountants 9 Donninglon Park 85 Birdham Road Chichester West Sussex P020 7AJ Bankers CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Patron In absentia Vlce Patrons Simon Brett OBE The Right Hon. the Lord Navnit Dholakia OBE DL The Right Hon. the Lord Egremont DL Harry Goring DL Masoud Teimory MD DO FRCOphth Dr Tim Fooks Page 1
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the current slatLJtory requirements and comply with the Charity's governing document and the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporling by Chaiities, issued (January 2019). CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PUBUC BENEFIT When planning activities for the year the Trustees have complied wth guidance issued by the Charity Commission and with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the publlc benefit guidance published by the Chartty Commission for England and Wales. In particular. the Trustees have considered Ihe specific guidance on charities for the advancement of health, and the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financSal hardship or another disadvantage and living in West Sussex. ABOUT 4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT For over 100 years, 4Sight Vision Support has been the leading sight loss charity Supporting blind and sight impaired people living in West Sussex. With our ongoing work, forward strategy, and partnership working, we aim lo make 4Sight Vision Support the Charity that is there for the people of West Sussex at the lime when it matters most. Ourvision At the heart of our holistic and person-centred approach is a commitment to ensure ev8ryone can Itve a LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS following a sight loss diagnosis. Our Mission Helping people across West Sussex who are blind or partially sighted to live life without limits, Our Values We are Caring For over 100 years, we are Trusted We are Forward-Thinking Our Priorities 1, Increase the number of Blind and partially sighted people we support 2. Ensure our services are relevant and user-led through continuous engagement 3. Promote the importance of good eye health and sight loss prevention 4, Raise our profile across West Sussex 5, Ensure we are fil for purpose and sustainable Structure. Governance, and Management 4Sight Vision Support Charity registration number is 1075447 and is a Company Limiled by Guarantee, number 03740647. It is constituted under its amended Articles of Association dated 26 October 2018, The Charity was founded in 1921 and incorporated on 24th March 1999. The management of the affairs of the charity is vesteol in the Trustees. The Trustees are the directors of the company together with not more than nine members elected by the Annual General Meeting or COwOPted by the Trustees. 3 out of 8 of our Trustees have lived experience of sight loss. In 202412025 we also started using the Charity Excellen Framework tool to ensure that we are up to date with governance, policy, and procedures arKI have met the quality mark standard. Page 2
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our Staff The charity's operational affairs, including Chief Executive, service delivery, finance, admin, income generation, and communications were managed and delivered by 13 staff. 25Dk of our staff have experienced sight loss, including our Chief Executive Officer Kirstie Thomas. Our Volunteers Our dedicated, supported. kind, and incrediblè volunteers are of the utmosl importance to th& charity and the people we support. We acknowledge as always the importance of volunteering and that our support to our clienls is only possible with the incredible deviation from our exlensive volunteer base. We have a strong commitment to volunleering countwide. Active Volunteers 180 Volunteer Roles include. Sighted Guides Group and activity Helpers. Car drivers Centre admin volunteers Telephone Befrienders Fundralsing, Events and Communications 'Can l just say that having done volunteer work for another organisation, 4Sight are second to none in thelr gratitude and appreciation. I'm coming up to my 2-year anniversary and have thoroughly enjoyed doing what I've been able to do fof you all.. Telephone Befriending - 'Il's great talking lo Imy befrienderl she really gets what il's like to have to cope wilh life with a visual impairment. I don'l have to explain myself to her and that feels really differenl to talking lo somebody who hasn't had lo manage how difficult life is.. 2024-2025- THE YEAR AT A GLANCE With 5 main priorities in our Strategic Plan, here are some of our achievements during the year, Total new cllenls Total active service users 621 3,493 Referral pathways Our referrals for support are received in a wide variety of ways including, our SMJht Care Advisor seNices al University Hospitals Sussex (UHSX) NHS Tiust, WSCC Rehabilitation Officers for the Visually Impaired (ROVI), our Sussex and Surrey Hospital (SASH) NHS and Queen Victoria (QVH) Hospital Trust Low vision clinics, opticians, social prescribers, self-referrals, GP'S, care homes, school and emergency servtces. Page 3
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company Ilmlled by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Age breakdown Age Band OT04, 5T010, 11 To16. 17 To 18. 19 To24, 25 To 39, 40 To 64, 65 To 74, 75 To 84, 85+, Unknown, No. of clients 12 21 33 13 21 65 392 372 795 1.638 131 Geographic Breakdown District Adur Arun Brighton & Hove Chichester Crawley East Sussex Hampshire Horsham Mid Sussex Out of County Surrey Worthing No. of clients 308 870 42 559 278 44 30 445 397 28 84 407 OUR SERVICE AND ACTIVITY- OUR MPACT Informatlon, Advice, and Guidance IIAG) Servlce Our caring and trusted team Is here to listen, identify areas of need and work with Our clients to live their life without limits. Providing appropriate and up-to-date information, advice, and guidan in formals accessible to you. Have someone to talk to and help to connect wilh others. sharing experiences and supporting each olher. Cllent accessing IAG Client interactions Total hours Client calls Total house 180 374 54h 29m 942 171h 32m Based on user-led feedback, we introduced a new Telephone Befriending service to support people with having someone to talk to when they need it. Clienl accessing Total calls made Total hours 114 41h 38m Early Interventlon Servlces We provide emotional and practical support after diagnosis at the eye clinic, including helping to understand the diagnosis, the certification, and the registration process of having a sight impairment. We are the key link beeen patient and consultant and we offer support at this devastating time. Page 4
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S We help clients to understand their eye condition. and what support our clients car) access. It is a vital part of the health and social care pathway, and we promote support and offer information on maintaining and ensuring good eye health. Our Sight care Advisors Service is based at Southlands and St Richards eye units. Total people registered with a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) Total Low Vision Aid HESP form issued for magnifiers 308 292 Low Vision Magnification SeNice We provide dedicated assessments to identify magnification, techniques, and products to heSp with everyday ta8ks such as reading, shopping, medication, and preparing meals. We deliver an NHS low vision seNice alongside Sight for Surrey within the Sussex and Surrey NHS Trust (SASH) and a low vision service at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in East Grin8tead. Low Vision Assessments carried out community based Total hours 208 193h 15m Low Vision Assessment NHS Contra Sussex and Surrey NHS Trust contract (SASH) 181 Tolal hours 37h 46m Low Vision Assessment NHS Contra Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) Total hours 67 21h 13m Pracllcal Aids and Equipment Service We offer a large range of specialist low vision equipment and provide advice and demonstration to ensure our beneficiaries are choosing Ihe most appropriate tools and solutions for their needs. Equipment Advice and Demonstration Interaction Total Hours No. Of Items Sold Tolal sales 114 14h 15m 394 £9,681.66 Benefits SeNice This year due to the impact of the costuof-liwng crisis to people who are blind or partially sighted, we saw a 2000 increase in demand for our benefits service. We know from national report5 that people who are blind or partially sighted were more affected by the crisis than most due to Ihe need for additional lighting, technology, and the unemployment factor. Many people got in touch to find out what Ihey may be eligible for financially to support Ihem. We offer support lo access benefits and concessions and help to complete forms, such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA), and Blue Badges. We also provide advice, including support with appeals, tribunaEs, and assessments. Page 5
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Advice Assistance with applications Total hours of support 25 202h Accessible Technology Service We also saw a signrficant increase in demand in the previous year for our ever-growing accessible technology service. With the help of our ever-growing and devek)ping specialist accessible technology seNice, we can support our clients to develop new and existing skills, communicate effectively and remain independent. We provide clients with the support, information. and knowledge to make infoimed choices and learn to adapl to lechnology after sight loss. Number of interventions Advice Training and Trouble shooting Total hours of support delivered 393 31 177 221h 51m "If anything 8ls8 you have don8 Danigl, you have made an old lady very happy and savgd myself 8nd my family unnecessary expense in something Ihal I would not have benefilled from. I never knew I had somelhing already in my poss8ssion which I could have been using all along. Education and Employment SeNice For our younger and working age clients, we offer support wth education, training, learning, and offering accessto employment. This service also helps lo provide support to educators and employers so that th8y are better informed of what support is available and how they can support people with sight loss. Employment Support Interactions Direct beneficiaries Total hours of support 18 4h 20m Education Support Total Interactions Direct beneficiaries Total hours spent. 12 1h 33m Health, Wellbeing, Events and Acttvities Service We provide support, information, and advice to enable our clients to access leisure. social, and community activities within their community, combatling Social isolation lo improve the health and well-being of our clients. Some examples are low-vision days. events. online activities, and walking groups. Page 6
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT {A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We continue to offer in-person and online social activities, groups and events, Low vision and information dayswith our partners, and our ever-increasing regular walking groups supported by sighted guide volunteers. Low-vision Events and Attendees Low vision event days held across West Sussex in partnerhip with the sight loss sector. Sussex Sight Day Shoreham attendees 80 Total attendees 126 Total cllent Interactlons in accosslble formats 202412025 Card Discussion with other professional Discussion with relative Email Face To Fsce Large print Letter No Contact - see notes Online video call SMS Texi Special - see notes Telephone Grand total 2,499 122 262 299 954 597 298 2,686 68 11 3,522 11,319 AWARDS & RECOGNITION We continued to receive praise, support. and feedback from the High Sheriff of Wesl Sussex who often referred to our organisation in his speech and presentations to colleagues and partners and we are still invited to ev&nts and receptions giving us the opportunity lo network. We have mel with the current High Sheriff who as awaYS shares positive, supportive and impressive news about 4Sight vision Support and the work we do, likewise we have had various meetings wilh trusts, business and local MPS all expiess their thanks, support, recognition of the great work we do. We were also shortlisted as Charity of the year at Ihe Arun Business Awards. OUR COMMUNICATIONS Community talks Press Releases Radio Interviews 12 Page 7
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our social media presence grew: Facebook Total 1,381 followers Instagram Tolal 525 followers Total a,502 followers Newslellers sent to our clients with information, advice. and activities In the following accessible formats Large printed CD USB Braille Email Standard prlnted Total 10,898 673 500 33 3.815 282 16.201 PARTNERSHIPS Partnership working is a key priority to 4Sight Vision Support, and we have continued to work in partnership with a range of organisations in the public, private and third sector5, to r8ise sight awar&ness, deliver joint training sessions and deliver setvices. We are a founder member of the 'Community Solutions Consortia, (CSC) with Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Carers Support Wesl Sussex. The Aldingbourne Trust, Independent Lives, Healthwalch West Sussex, Citizens Advice and West Sussex MIND. CSC is a consortium of county-wide service provider organisalions that deliver preventative health and wellbeing services in Wesl Sussex and through the consortia, aim lo bring together Iheir colleclive skills, knowledge, expertise, information, insight and understanding to effectively contribute to and influence strategic commissioning of seNices, through Eocal authorities, NHS and the local Health and Wellbeing Board and local prevention and wellbeing strategies. We remain on the collaboration board working in Cowproduction for the new WSCC Adull Social Care Strategy titled °The Life you want to Lead. to ensure thal sight loss was considered and prevalent in this piece of work, and sit on the Adult social care task and finish prevention framework gioup to SUPF)Ort the Importan of embedding early support and intervention. We work closely with other sight loss partners and remain a member of Visionary which is the national body that links local and national sight loss organisations across the UK. 4Sighl Vision Support plays an active role in the local Visionary south-east regic)nal hub which includes Sight for Surrey, Easl Sussex Vision Support, Open Sight Hampshire, Kent Association for the Blind. Sight Concern Bedfordshire, My Sight Oxfordshire, Bl8tchingtDn Court Irust, e Vision and many others. We also work with national partners including the RNIB, Guide Dogs UK, Blind Veterans UK, The Thomas Pocklington Trust and The Macular Society and we will continue to explore ways to work together with them wherever such partnerships can add value to the services and support we offer to our members. Page 8
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Carried over into this year in partnership with East Sussex Vision Support we were awarded a Health Inequalities NHS Sussex grant. This purpose is to identify patients, need5 and share their experiences within the NHS at a local level. Sight Loss has been identified as a Health inequality in Sussex, and the conclusion will be a prepared rèport to NHS Sussex making recommendations for change to support patents with sight loss and breakdown know barriers for access and communication. The report identified numerous trends and common factors, and we prc)vided recommendation5 for improvement Alongside this we were also successful in participating in a patient pathvmys project launched by RRNIB patientled and Visionary to sil on a panel of Chief Executives to implement and influence local NHS Integrated Care boards, the nationally recognised and endorsed eye care support palhway with the intention to embed a holistic patientled pathway within Ophthalmology departments. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The financial performance of the charity for the year is set out in the Statement of Financi81 Acttvities. Donations, Legacies and Grants totalled £264,779 for the period (2024.. £343.276). whilst income from Charitable Activities was £113,136 {2024.. £115,505). Total income for the charity amounls to £407,362 (2024.. £488,349). Total expenditure for the year was £443.492 (2024: £398.531). Fees and pricing policies have remained at 2021-22 levels. adjusted for inflation. There are currently no plans to introduce any other fees or change pricing policies as the Trustees are committed lo ensuring that help is available for people facing financial hardship who wish to access 4Sighl Vision Support seNices, and a discretionary system is in place so that any Charges can be watved for those unable lo afford il. The trading subsidiary, 4Sight Vision Support Trading Limited, again remained dormanl during the year, but il is being kept under review in the eventuality that the Trustees deem il in the charit5 best interests to m8ke use of it for future projects. RESERVES POLICY It is the policy of the Trustees to establish and maintain free reserves al a level sufficient to enable the Association to continue to deliver ils range of servic8s during periods of lower income and to meet all responsibilities in Ihe case of closure. 4Sighl Vision Support has maintained this method for the continuous assessment of risk, including a valuation of the level of reseryes that we might need. based on the review of each of our cuirenl services and the flow of fund5, 8$ well as the security of our HQ building, an unrestricted fixed asset. This allows for Service delivery to be prioritised, bul with due regard to other legal and financial responsibilities. 11 Is Ihe policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be mainlained at a level equivalent to at least six month's expenditure (excluding funded projects),. this is to allow the charity to be managed efflentlY and to provide a buffer for uninterrupted services. This level of reserves was achieved at the year end. The total funds held at the balance sheet date were £724,305 <2024. £760,435) which includes £10.703 {2024'. £20,710) held in restricted funds, £100.000 12024'.£100,000) in Endowment funds and £449,348 (2024: £455.484) held as tangible fixed assets. This gives free reserves of £164,254 (2024: £184,241). The view of the Trustees for the 2024125 year is thal the overall position ofthe charity and the balance of funds was sufficient lo continue to operate charitable seNices at the levels agreed, and there are sufficient liquid assets lo enable restricted and designated funds to be applied as necessary. The Board is empowered to invest monies not required for the immediate purposes of the Association as stated in the charity's investment policy. Page 9
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A Company Ilmited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FUNDRAISING The senior member of our fundraising team is a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and our organisation is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. consequently, everyone who supports us may be assured that we comply with the regulatory standards for fundraising. Our fundraising includes encouraging donations and gifts in Wills, running events and operating a lotlery and raffle. Our fundraising strategy is provided and delivered by our in-house team. We respond to all complainls within five days. Complaints are dealt with in line with our fundraising complaints policy. Serious complaints are escalated to our Chief Executive and Trustees so they may review our activities in the light of the complaint. We have not received any complaints in this financial period. Fund8rs 4Sight Vision Support continues to benefit from the very generous support of a broad range of funders, whether that be Charitable Trusts and Foundations, slatulory funders such as County, District, Borough, Town and Parish Councils or the various philanthropic organisalions such as local Rotary, Lions, Freemasons, and other groups (some of whom are listed below). We are very grateful to them for their continued support, and we thank them for enabling us to fulfil our mission to support and improve the lives of blind or partially sighted people in Wesl Sussex. Equally, the Trustees would like to note their sincere thanks to local businesses, schools, universities, colleges and the many individuals who donate, choose lo sel up, run, or participate in a fundraising event in aid of our work each year. Withoul the support of this ever-growing supporter end donor base, 4Sight Vision Support would simply not be able to fulfil its objectives. The Trustees would also like lo acknowledge the generous support of some larger donations from the following organisations.. Tesco - Stronger Starts East Grinstead Memorial Estale Limited Smallwood Trust Viscountess Blakenham's Charitable Trust Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - Ann Rylands Small Donations Safer In Sussex Hospital Saturday Fund James Tudor Foundation Co-op Local Community Fund John and Yvonne Dean Charitable Trust Marsh Charitable Trust The Souter Charitable Trust West Sussex Travel Society Charty The Patricia Roulledge Foundation Windruff Charitable Trust Lizzie Bingley Trust Helping Others Fund Chalcroft Charitable Trust lan Askew Charitable Trust Ch8rlolte Marshall Charitable Trust Longley Trust The David Hunt Trust Page 10
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company lim5ted by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Many other donors and benefactors have also supported us throughout the year including Parish, Town, Borough and Districl Councils, local Community groups and organisations. as well as those who have requested that we respect their privacy and anonymity by not including them in this report, but we offer our thanks to them for their generosity also. CHALLENGES As with many voluntary sector organisations. the 'cost of living. followed by the 'cost of giving, crises that we faced in 2024125 meant that securing funding for our service5 became even more of a challenge than the year before. The Trijstees and Senior Management Team have continued to meet regularly during the year to discLtss the challenges and explore ways to develop new income streams and continue diversifying our exisling income streams. This also had a significant impact on our expenditure with salary increases leading to difficult budget Constraints. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board sets the strategic direction for the organisation, and management of the activilies is exercised through the Chief Executive and the Management Committee. Truslees are also the Directors of the company. The Trustees shall consist of the Honorary Officers, individuals nominated by local area committees, and individua15 elected by Ihe members at the AGM, of which not less than 500A are visually impaired people or people with lived experience of sight loss. The Board of Trustees.. Meets at least four times per year (during this year, all meetings wereat the Bradbury Centre, in Bognor, The AGM was held al The Shoreham CentTe and was open to anyone to attend in person or online). aulhorises the appointment of senior staff. each calendar year appoints sul>commiltees to deal with all financial and general business of the Association- and approves a business plan and budget for the coming year. The Annual General Meeting.. elects Officers of the Charity. elects up to 9 members of the Board of Trustees. and approves Ihe annual report and accounts. The Trustees may also recommend appointment of other honorary officers. Patrons, Wice Patrons, Presidents and Vice Presidents who shall be members of the Charity. Page 11
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES Trustees are recruited using many methods. including advertisement in the press, networking and web site searches. A Trustees and Honorary Officer job description and p&rson specification is in place 8gainst which all candidates are assessed. An audit of available skills and experience is undertaken across the Trustee base. gaps are noted, and this information helps to build the profile for future trustee recruitment. Trustees are encouraged to update their skills through attendance at appropriate training courses and events and, to use the available resources and comprehensive guidance available on the Charity Commission website. Honorary Officers are selected from the Board of Trustees. RISK ASSESSME The Board of Trustees keeps undeT review the iisks to which 45ight Vision Support may be exposed and the measures required to avoid or mitigate them. This process exlends to all areas of services and involves staff and volunteers. A risk Register is in place and is updated quarterly or more frequently if required. This incorporates all forms of risk in relatn to the charity and its operations, including contracts. finance, information lechnology, staff, volunteer and membership recruitment and activities, health and safety and reputalion. Where appropriate, systems and procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the Charity faces. Compliance is about ensuring thal we adhere to statutory and regulatory requirements and, in line with best practice and our duty of care to all our stakeholders, the Charity is working towards Level 1 of the Trusted Charity quality mark, which has been specifically designed for use by voluntary sector organisaliDns. The Report was approved by the Tnjstees, in their capacity as company directors on on their behalf by: 14 Nov 2025 and sign8d Company se<ary Page 12
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity 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 {Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial stalemenls for each financial year. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve Ihe financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resource5 and application of resources, including its income and expenditure. for Ihat peiiod. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. selecl 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., slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subjecl to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless rt is inappropriate to presume thal the charily will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charily's transaction5 and disclose with reasonablè accuracy at 8ny lime the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularrties. Approve b order- fthe em ers of the board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by: Chairman Date., 14 November 2025 Page 13
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees of 4Sight Vision Support ('the charity.) I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Trustees of the charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independenl examination, I report in respecl of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement Since the charitrfs gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirni that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requiremenl that the accounts give a 'true and fair. 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 Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial 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. This report is made solely to the charity'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 charity's Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body. for my work or for this report. Signed: Lucy Hammond Bsc FCA Dated: 28 November 2025 Kreston Reeves LLP Accountants 9 Donnington Park 85 Birdham Road Chichester West Sussex P020 7AJ Page 14
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Rèstrlcted Endowment funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Income and endowments from.. Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income 226,920 113,136 23,611 2,343 1,157 37,859 264,779 113,136 23,611 4,679 1,157 343,276 115,505 22,413 3,328 3,827 2,336 Total Income and endowmenls 367,167 37,859 2,336 407,362 488,349 Expendlture on: Raising funds Charitable aclivilies 82,781 312,845 B2,781 360,711 58,713 339,818 47,866 Total expendllure 395,626 47,866 443,492 398.531 Net (exp&nditure)Ilncome Transfers between funds (28,459) (10.007) 2,336 (36,130) 89,818 19 2,336 (2,336) Net movement in funds (26,123) (10,007) (36,130) 89,818 Reconclllatlon of funds: Total funds brought foward Nel movement in funds 639,725 (26,123) 20,710 {10,007 100,000 760,435 (36,130) 870,617 89,818 Total funds carrled fonNard 613,602 10,703 100,000 724,305 760,435 The Statement of financial activrties include5 all gains and losses recognised in the year, The notes on pages 18 to 38 form part of these financial statemenls. Page 15
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 03740647 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 14 449,348 100 455,484 100 15 449,448 455,584 Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 16 17 12,331 29,986 250.554 12,331 6.115 303,461 292,871 321,907 Current liabilltles Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 {18,014) (17,056) Net current a8S&ts 274,857 304,851 Total net assets 724,305 760,435 Charity funds Endowment funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 19 19 19 100,1)00 10,703 613,602 100,000 20,710 639,725 Total funds 724,305 760,435 Page 18
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guaranlee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 03740647 BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of Ihe 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. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of Ihe 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 fina cial stalements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Dr Norman Boylan Chairman Date.. 14 November 2025 RSC ur Mayson ACIB TEP surer Tre The notes on pages 18 to 38 form part of these financial statements. Page 17
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT {A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 General information 4Sight Vision Support, is a private Company, which is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is 36 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, England, P0212TE. The financial statements are presented in sterling, vthich is the functional currency of the Company. and rounded to the nearest £1. Accounting policies 2.1 Basis of preparatlon of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Chaiilies- Stalement 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 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. 4Sight Vision Support meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities 8re initially recogni5ed at historical cost or transaction value unless olhemise stated in the relevant accounting policy. 2.2 Going concern The financlal statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have Considered the level of funds held for 12 months from authorising these financial slatements. 2.3 Income All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability lo estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death Df the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question wtll not be required to satisfy claims in the eslale. Receipt of a legacy musl be recognised when il is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amounl receivable. which will generalty be the expected cash amount to be distributed lo the charity, can be reliably measured. Grants are included in the Statement of financial actiwties on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specrfic purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of enlitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received. the income is acciued. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is Tecognised at the time the investment income is receivable. other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service. Page 18
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies (continued) 2.4 Expenditure Expenditure is regnised 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 setllemenl 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 direcl costs and shared costs, including support Costs involvèd in undertaking each activity, Direcl costs atlributable lo a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apporlioned beeen those activities Dn a basis nSiStenI with the use of resources. Central staff costs are alkocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on Ihe portion of Ihe asset's use. Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the charily to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising aclivilies events and non•charilable trading. Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directty undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well 8s any associated support COSts. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. 2.5 Government grants Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the Statement of financial activities upon the completion of the relevant performance-relaled conditions. Other grants that are not subject to performance-re18ted conditions are credited to the Statement of financial acttvilies as the grant proceeds are received. Grants received prior to the revenue recognition Criteria being satisfied are recognised as a liability. 2.6 Interest recelvable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity., this is normally upon notifi'cation of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposit8d. 2.7 Tanglble fixed assets and depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets costing £2,000 or more 8re capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the c05l 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 depieciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost. Dèpreciation 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 Motor vehicles Fixtures and frtlings Computer equipment 2°A on cost 330A on cost 50°k on cost 33¥0 on cost 330A on cost Page 19
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A Company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting pollcles (contlnued) 2,8 Investments Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value al the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured al 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. 2.9 Stocks stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. C¢)St iludeS all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. 2.10 Debtors Trade and other debtors are Tecognised at the settlement amount after any trade dlscount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amunt prepaid net of any Irade discounts due. 2.11 Cash at bank and In hand Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of 8cquisilion or opening of the deposit or similar account. 2.12 Llabilltles and provislons Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligalion at the Balance sheet date as 8 result of a past event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the selllemenl can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are rec3nSed at the amount that the charity 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. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material. the provision is based On the present value of Ihose amounts, discounted 81 the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost. 2.13 Financlal instruments The charily only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instrumenls are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequ&ntly measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 2.14 Operating leases Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease lerm. Page 20
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policles Icontinued) 2.15 Pensions The charity operates a defined conlribulion pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the yeai. 2.16 Fund accountlng General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that hav& been sel aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is sel out in the noles to the financial statements. Restricted funds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the Specif fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set oul in the notes to the financial statements. Endowment funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with the restrictions as laid out in the the deed of gift. Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund. Crllical accountlng estlmates and areas of judgment Estimates and judgrnents are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expeclations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions.. The charity makes estimates and assumptions conceming the future. The resulting 8ccounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition. seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a Significant risk of causing a material adjustment to Ihe Carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below. Critical areas of judgment.. The residual values and useful econom lives of langible fixed assels over which these items are depreciated are estimates which impact the net book value at the balance sheel date, particularly for freehold property. Page 21
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from donatSons and legacies Unrestrfcted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds 2025 2025 202S Total funds 2025 Donations Legacies Granls 70,863 97,207 58,850 70,863 97,207 96,709 37,859 226.920 37,859 264,779 Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted Endowment funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Donations Legacies Grants 47,982 98,816 36.174 100,000 147,982 98,816 96,478 60,304 182,972 60,304 100,000 343,276 Income from charitable actlvltles Unrestrlcted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Clubs Sight Care Advisor Service Resource and transcriptions Outreach 10,147 47,798 27,532 27,659 10.147 47,798 27,532 27,659 113,136 113,136 Pe 22
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charltable actlvltles (continued) Unreslricted funds 2024 Tc¢tal funds 2024 Clubs Sight Care Advisor Service Resource and transcriptions Outreach 9,837 45.522 32,332 27,814 9,837 45,522 32,332 27,814 115,505 115,505 Income from other trading activltles Unrestrfcted funds 202S Total funds 2025 Income from fundralslng events Fundraising events Raffles & Lotteries Other fundraising ineome 9,789 6,359 7.463 9,789 6,359 7,463 23,611 23,611 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Income from fundralsing events Fundraising events Raffles & Lotteries Other fundraising income 7,802 8,607 6,004 7,802 8,607 6,004 22,413 22,413 Page 23
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Investment Income Unrestricted Endowment funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Investmenl income 2,343 2,336 4,679 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 I nvestment income 3,328 3,328 Expendlture on raising funds Unrestricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 other costs Wages and salaries 22,632 60,149 22,632 60,149 82,781 82,7BI Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Other costs Wages and salaries 3,789 54,924 3,789 54,924 58,713 58,713 Page 24
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Analysls of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 Clubs Sight Care Advisor Service Resource and transcriptions Outieach 11.311 86,613 29.865 185.056 939 12,250 86,613 34,153 227,695 4,288 42,639 312,845 47,866 360,711 Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total 2024 Clubs Sight Care Advisor SeNi Resource and transcriptions Outreach 14.346 76,963 53,191 119.854 1,178 15,524 76,983 55,191 192,140 2,000 72,286 264,354 75,464 339,818 Page 25
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. Analysis of expenditure by activities Actlvlties undertaken dlrectly 2025 Support costs 2025 Total funds 2025 Clubs Sight Care Advisor Service Resource and transcriptions Outreach 12,250 53,603 21,137 139,879 12,250 86,613 34,153 227,695 33,010 13,016 87,816 226,869 133,842 360,711 Activities undertaken directly 2024 Support costs 2024 Total funds 2024 Clubs Sight Care Advisor SeNice Resource and transcriptions Outreach 15,524 48,022 43,779 117,718 15,624 76,963 55,191 192,140 28,941 11,412 74,424 225,041 114,777 339,818 Page 28
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Analysis of direct costs other cosls staff travel, training. & recruitmenl Building and eslates costs Communications Equipment costs Volunteer expenses staff costs Depreciation 12,742 9,519 9,912 8,354 21,665 79 13,733 6,485 9,668 8,739 25.262 409 157,103 3,642 160,619 3,979 226,869 225,041 Page 27
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 AnalysSs of 5UPPOrt costs other costs Staff travel, training & recruttment Building and estate costs Professional fees Communications Staff costs Depreciation 2.060 4,841 5,372 27.836 4,527 87,049 2,157 1,101 3,608 5,378 10,40D 4,862 87,402 2,026 133,842 114,777 Total costs Direct costs Support costs 226,869 133,842 225.041 114,777 360,711 339,818 Governance costs of £20,974 (2024.. £20,566) are included within support costs, see note 11 for analysis. Page 28
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantèe) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. Governance costs Unrestrlcted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Staff costs Independent examination fee Other costs 13,057 4,100 3.817 13,057 4,100 3,817 20,974 20,974 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Staff costs Independent examination fee Other costs 13,110 4,470 2,986 13,110 4,470 2,986 20,566 20,566 12. Independent examlner's remuneratlon The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £4.100 (2024 £4,470). 13. Staff costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension scheffS 272,589 15,598 9,016 270,512 11,906 8,771 297,203 291,189 The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows.. 2025 No. 2024 Average number of employees 13 15 Page 29
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13. Staff costs (continued) No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. The key management personnel of the charity are the trustees and Ihe Chief Executive Off icer. During the year the key management personnel received total remuneration of £46.20012024: £42,000) and total employer pension contributions of £2,772 (2024: £2,520>. Page 30
4SIGMT VESION SUPPORT IA Gomp•ny Ilmlt•d by guaranteè) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ts1 MARCH 2025 14. Tanylbla Ibxed #$#frts Fr••hold propeth bnd l•nd Plant and maGhln•ry hfjot¢r Flxtiir•8 Bnd hkl•8 ftitlnlla Computvr equlpmènt Total Co•¢ or valuatlon At 1 Apill 2024 623.422 16,276 14,000 8.884 S67,761 At 31 March 2025 623,422 16.276 14,000 8.894 6,169 667,751 Deprècl&tlon Al 1 Aprll 2024 ChBrg• forthe y&r 67.938 6,1J6 16.276 14,ODO 8,8 5,159 112.267 6,136 At Jl Marth 2025 74,1174 16,276 14,QOO 8,884 6.16 f1B.40J Not book vilu• At 31 Maich 2025 449.348 449.348 Al 31 M•r¢h 2024 455.484 455,484 Pagè 31
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT {A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. Fixed asset Investments Investments In subs5diary companies Cosl or valuatlon Al 1 April 2024 100 At 31 March 2025 100 N8t book value Al 31 March 2025 100 At 31 March 2024 100 Prlnclpal subsidiarles The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the charity: Name Company number Prlnclpal activily Holdlng 4SIGHT Trading Limited 04654280 Dormant company 1 OOD/ The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were: Name Net assets 4SIGHT Trading Limited 100 16. Stocks 2025 2024 Goods for resale 12,331 12,331 Page 32
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17. Debtors 2025 2024 Due withln onè year Trade debtors Other debtors 16,322 13,664 3.281 2,834 29,986 6,115 18. Creditors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 5,074 6,181 1,682 5,077 3,229 4,567 464 8,796 18,014 17,056 Page 33
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19. Statement of funds Statement of funds - current year Balance at 31 March 2025 Balance at 1 Aprll 2024 Transfers Inlout Income Expenditure Unrestrlcted funds Designated funds Clubs designated funds (see note 20) 18,155 10,147 (9,217) 19,085 General funds General Funds 621,570 357,020 (386,409) 2,336 594,517 Total Unrestrlcled funds 639,725 367,167 1395,626) 2,336 613,602 Endowment funds The Edward Goslling Fund 100,000 2,336 (2,336> 100,000 Restrlcted funds Outreach servi Clubs Volunteering co-ordinator Newsletter Low vision Vision Support Improving client engagement Equipment Health Inequalities Benefits Support 916 .939 248 1,810 2,111 6,898 (916) (939) (248) (4,810) (4,111) {6,898 12,132) (4,288) (4,750) (18,774) 3,000 2,000 7.835 2,000 6,000 17,024 5.703 2,288 3,750 1,750 5,000 20,710 37,859 147,866) 10,703 Total of funds 760,435 407,362 {443,492} 724,305 Page 34
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19. Statemènt of funds (continued) Restricted Funds Restricted funds arise where a donor has placed a specifK restriction on the use of the funds. The purpose of material individual funds are.. Outreach Service - Funds received to maintain our general seNices to members The purpose of other restricled funds is described at)ove in the name of the fund. Endowment Fund The endowment fund was established in 2024 following the receipt of £100,000 to establish the Edward Gosling Fund. The fund is to be used to meet operating costs as set out in a deed of gift dated 16th February 2024. There are restriction5 as to how much of this fund can be accessed until il can be fully released to unrestricted funds on 16th February 2029. Page 35
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19, Statement of funds (continued) Statement of funds - prior year Balance at 31 March 2024 Balance at 1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Unre5trlcted funds Designated funds Clubs designated funds (see note 20) 20,069 9,837 (11.751) 18,155 General funds General Funds 614,678 318,208 {311,316) 621,570 Total Unrestrlcted funds 634,747 328,045 (323,067) 639,725 Endowment funds The Edward Gostling FurKI 100,000 100,000 Restricted funds Outreach service Clubs Volunteering co-ordinator Newsletter NHS Charities Together Accessible technology advice service Low vision Client Services Vision Support Improving client engagement Equipment Health Inequalities Benefits Support 8,267 2,117 1,792 2,241 2.724 25 200 11,693 3,025 3,786 1,500 (8,851) (1.178> {2,544) 13,099) (13,372) (25) (9041 (11.693) (12,059) (14,739) (2,000) (3,750) (1,250) 916 939 1.000 2,668 10,648 248 1,810 2,815 2,111 15,932 10.953 4,288 7.500 3,000 6,898 2,288 3.750 1,750 35,870 60.304 (75,464} 20,710 Total of fund5 670,617 488,349 (398,531) 760,435 Page 36
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT IA company limited by guarantee} NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20. Clu bs designated funds 2025 2024 Income Clubs income 10,147 9,837 10,147 9,837 Expenditure Travel Hall hire Functions other expenses (161) 11,489) 16,772) (795) {320) (3,204) (6,955> (1,273) Total Expenditure 19,217) (11,752) Net movement in the year Balance brought fOlard 930 (1,914) 20,069 18,155 Balancè carrled forward 19,085 18,155 Club activities are Cordinated through a number of area committees, many of which have their own financial activities. The number of club and area accounts included abov8 is 16 {2024,' 16). 21. Analysls of net assets between funds Analysls of net assets beiween funds - current year Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment funds funds funds 2025 202S 2025 Total funds 2025 Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Credilors due within one year 449.348 100 182,168 (18,014) 449,348 100 292,871 (18,014) 10,703 100,000 Total 613,602 10,703 100,000 724,3D5 Page 37
4SIGHT VISION SUPPORT (A Company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21. Analysis of net assèts beiween funds (continued) Analysis of net assets between funds- prior year Unreslricted funds 2024 Restricted Endowment funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year 455,484 100 201,197 (17,056) 455,484 100 20,710 100,000 321,907 {17,056) Total 639,725 20,710 100,000 760,435 22. Penslon commitments The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separalely from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £11,01212024.' £10,910). 23. Members, Ilabllity Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of il being wound up while helshe is a member. or within one year after helshe ceases to be a member, such amount as may be fequired. not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before helshe ceases to be a member. 24. Related party transactlons The charity owns 1 OOO/D of the issued share capital of 4Sight Trdding Limited (Company 4654280). The company was dormant throughout the current year and accordingly no amounts were receivable during the year or at the balance sheet date. During the year, no trustees received any remuneration nor any expenses (2024.. Nil). There are no other related party transaclions which require disclosure. Page 38