2020
‘Light for the Blind’ St Joseph’s Hospices Helping the Blind, Dying Destitute, and Mentally Ill of India Registered Charity No. 1085698
The Charity 'Light for the Blind' was constituted as a charitable trust in August 2000 in the city of Leeds. Its main objective is to raise funds for Fr Thomas Rathapillil's hospices for the dying destitute and a smaller number of mentally ill patients and their children. All but one of the hospices are sited in Tamil Nadu, South India, and the other in Pondicherry.
The COVID-19 situation in India is extremely severe and all our patients are vulnerable. Therefore we are currently unable to take new patients and we focus on maintaining the welfare and safety of all patients and staff.
St Joseph's Hospice, Dindigul, cares for 135 patients, a number much reduced owing to the ravages of COVID-19. This hospice is largely funded by the Indian community by donations from all over the district which help to cover meals, clothing and staff salaries.
St Joseph's Hospice, Chengleput, also keeps 139 patients safe and sound. The smallish group of children and their parents have been moved to Pondicherry with their teacher to keep them even safer in their own bubble.
St Joseph's Hospice, Tamburam, was constructed in 2014 to function as a safe holding area where desperately ill patients could be medically assessed before travelling by ambulance for further nursing at Chengleput, as appropriate.
St Joseph's Hospice, Pondicherry, is caring for 106 patients. Fr Anthony Singaraya Plash is now working with Fr Thomas and learning all necessary skills.
St Joseph's Hospice, Vellore, is one of our more recent foundations, but because of COVID-19 it has not yet re-opened for new patients. Two of our staff are settled there in caretaker roles, while two new priests from Sri Lanka are awaited - when air travel resumes.
As has always been the case, all operational expenses, with the exception of bank and accountancy fees plus other small charges, have been met by the Trustees. All monies raised are sent directly to Tamil Nadu, solely for the purposes laid out in paragraph 1.
We once again give heartfelt thanks to all our donors - individuals, churches and charitable trusts - who have so generously supported our work.
Sheila Margreaves
Chair Light for the Blind
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl mombors of LIGHT FOR THE BLIND On accounts for the year ended 31 AUGUST 2020 Charity no.: 1085698 Company no.: Set out on pages Accruals basis and Trustog5,Rpport:, I report lo the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accoLJnls of the Company for the year ended 13110812020. Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charity's Iruslees of the Company (who are a150 the directois of the comp8ny for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061 the 2006 Acl'l. Having salisfied myself that the aOuntS of the Company are not required to be audited lor this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible foT independent examination. I report in respect of my examinalion of your charity's accounts as cairied out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I"Ihe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination, I have followed the DireclioNs given by the Charity Commission lunder se¢lion 14515llb) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement IThe company's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified lo undertake the examination by being a qualified member tsf linsert name of applicable listed bodyll. Delete I l if not applicable. I have completed my èxamination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention (other than that disclosed below.) which gives me cause lo believe Ihal.. accounting records were not kept in acG0[dan with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006", or . the accounts do not accord Mrilh such recoTds-, or the accounts do not comply with Televant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination., or .Ihe aeeounts have not been prepared in accordance wth the Gharities SORP IFRS1021. IER Octobor 2018
I have no wncems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this Teport in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words irp the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: S. LI itso Date: 2011012020 Name: hARS SM HARRISON Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif anyl: ACA Addr9S$: 531 DAenby Dale Road West, Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3ND Section B Disclosure Only complete il the examiner needs lo highlight maleiial matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give heTe brief details of any items that thè examiner wishes to dlsclose, IER October 2018
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl mombors of LIGHT FOR THE BLIND On accounts for the year ended 31 AUGUST 2020 Charity no.: 1085698 Company no.: Set out on pages Accruals basis and Trustog5,Rpport:, I report lo the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accoLJnls of the Company for the year ended 13110812020. Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charity's Iruslees of the Company (who are a150 the directois of the comp8ny for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061 the 2006 Acl'l. Having salisfied myself that the aOuntS of the Company are not required to be audited lor this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible foT independent examination. I report in respect of my examinalion of your charity's accounts as cairied out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I"Ihe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination, I have followed the DireclioNs given by the Charity Commission lunder se¢lion 14515llb) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement IThe company's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified lo undertake the examination by being a qualified member tsf linsert name of applicable listed bodyll. Delete I l if not applicable. I have completed my èxamination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention (other than that disclosed below.) which gives me cause lo believe Ihal.. accounting records were not kept in acG0[dan with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006", or . the accounts do not accord Mrilh such recoTds-, or the accounts do not comply with Televant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination., or .Ihe aeeounts have not been prepared in accordance wth the Gharities SORP IFRS1021. IER Octobor 2018
I have no wncems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this Teport in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words irp the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: S. LI itso Date: 2011012020 Name: hARS SM HARRISON Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif anyl: ACA Addr9S$: 531 DAenby Dale Road West, Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3ND Section B Disclosure Only complete il the examiner needs lo highlight maleiial matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give heTe brief details of any items that thè examiner wishes to dlsclose, IER October 2018
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