SIGHTLINE VISION
ORTH WEST
LIMITED
CHARITY NUMBER 04020457
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Michael J. Sullivan
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS
24 KJNGSWA Y WEST, PENWOR THAM, PRESTOJV. LANCS. PRI OJA

SIGHTLINE VISION
NORTH WEST LIMITED
CHARITY NUMBER 04620457
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Objeetlves
Sightline's obj¢ctiv¢ Is to provide a premier lelephone befriending service for visually
impaired pcoplc which is completely free, totally secure and absolutely confidential. The
service is offered across England and Wales. Thc scrvice is still unique within the North
West of England and only a handful of organisations providc anything similar within the
rest of the UK. As a result. Sightline has forged partnerships with the likcs of RNIB, Guide
Dogs. Age UK, Eye Clinic Liaison Officers and many other organisations supporting blind
and partially sight¢d people. For anyone living with a visual impairment, Sightline's
telephone based befiiending service is designed to reduce loneliness and isolation. increas¢
overall w¢llb¢ing and help visually impaired people back into employment, training or
volunteering. Our service is staff¢d by a team of dedicated, friendly, trained volunteers
most of whom have close experience of sight loss, which leads lo a high level of
understanding, empathy and support between Service Users and Volunteers. Consequently,
many of our Service Users and Volunteers are benefitting from the positive impact a
t¢l¢phone befriending relationship can offer, which can be seen in the Sightline Stories on
our website.
Activities and Perforniance
In setting our objectives and planning our activities the trustees have considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefits. Sighiline recognises and adheres to a strict
policy of confidentiality within our work, r¢spcct for each other and for those who contact
us, together with our networking partners which wc see as paramount to our success.
Indeed, it is Sightline's Innovative approach to partnership workings that has continued to
drive a rapid rise in the number of visually impaired people accessing the t¢1￿h0n¢
befriending s¢rvicc which was only launched in 2018. The popujarity of Sightline's
telephone befriending service shows no SI￿ of slowing down with a new record of new
referrals in 2024 at 203 (2023 - 157) from various sources including national and local
sight loss charities, local authorities, and h¢althcare professionals. During 2024 Sightline
had an average of 155 matches per month (2023 - 10 l ), which highlights the continued
amazing Progress Sightline has made during this financial y¢ar. Over a nine-month period
Sightline undertakes the completion of three wellbeing and confidence s¢or¢ charts for all
new Service Users which is showing an 810/0 increase in our Service Users wellbeing,
confidence and general mental health. During a financial year Sightline also completes

twelve detailed feedback sessions with both Service Users and Volunteers. These feedback
sessions are used to write the Sightline Stori¢s which can be read on our website and social
media channels. Sightline has increased its networking opportunities through a variety of
media (e.g., website, social media, newsletters, and pe¢r support groups). Sightline staff
ar¢ now attending many evenls and exhibitions, and these networking activities have
enabled Sightline to continue to raise its profilc and the awareness of the telephone
befriending service, hence the record levels of on-going demand from visually impaircd
people.
Our Volunteers
Th¢ delivery of our befriending service is reliant on our amazing team of volunteers, many
of wlwm are themselves visually impaired. At the end of this financial year, we have 77
Volunteers {2023 - 70). Many of our Volunteers now support more than one Servic¢ U8¢r.
All Volunteers are in regular contact with the Sightline Services Manager, to provide
feedback, discuss issues and ensure that the befriending matches provide the best possible
support to Service Users. All new Volunteers receive a comprehensive Induction, Training,
and Support Guide together with a set of Safeguarding Procedures. Like most charities and
as evidenced by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) Sightline has
been unable to recruit new Volunteers at the required rate.
Financial Review
Principal funding sourc¢s including grants have supported the key objectives of the Charity,
running costs and services. Overall resources available have incr¢as¢d by £6392 (2023
decreased by £16575).
Reserves policy and going concern
The trustees aspire to have free reserves at a level that would cover three months nonnal
running costs. Free reserves as at the 31" December 2024 are £23792 (2023 - £22658).
Taxation
The charity has no liability to tax as all its income is used for charitable pu￿08¢S.
Risk Management
The main risks to which the charity is exposed as identified by the trustees have been
considered and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.

Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for th¢ purpose of
charity law. The trustees and oific¢rs are as follows:
Mr. P.A. Howard (Chair)
Mr. P. W. Booth
Mr. A.V. Kimpton
Ms. H. Parkinson
Miss. K.J. Ayres
Mr. l.C. Edwards (Charity Director)
Appointment of Trustees
One third of trustees must retire at each Amiual General Meeting in accordance wilh the
Articles of Association.
Trustees, Induction and Training
New trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under Charity and Company Law, the
Charity Cornmission guidance on public benefit, and are inforn]ed of the contenl of the
Mernorandum and Articles ofAssociation, the committee and decision-making process, the
business plan and recent financial performance of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to
attend appropriate training ev¢nts where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role.
Organisation
The Board of Trust¢es which consists of at least three and not more than twelve individuals
administer the charity. The board meet at least four times a year. The Charity Director is
appointed by the trnstees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. The day-to-
day management of the charity is delegated to the Charity Director who in turn leads a staff
team with specific areas of responsibility.
Related Parties and co-operation with other Organisatiolls
None of the truslees receive remuneration or other benefits from their work with the charity.
The charity has a close working relationship with Galloways Society for the Blind, a charity
which shares our passion for supporting persons who are blind or visually impaired.

Sightline Vision (North W¢st) Limited has one trustee in common with Galloways Society
for the Blind (Charity Number 526088). The trustees do not consider this charity to be
under common control since there are additional trustees on both the Board of Galloways
Society for the Blind and Sightline Vision (North West) Limited.
Trustees, responsibilities in relation to FAnancial Statements
The charity trustees (who are also directors for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing a Trustees, Report and Financial Statements in accordance with
applicable law. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each
financial year. Under the law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statcmcnts
in accordance wilh United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP). Under company law th¢
directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that Ihey give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the profit and loss of the
company for that period. In preparing these financial statements the dir¢ctors are required
to:
select suitable accounting policies and ihen apply consistently.
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonabl¢ and prudent.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping accounting records that 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 r¢sponsible
for safeguarding th¢ assets of the Company and for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small Company Excmption5
The report has been prepared in accordance with th¢ sp¢cial provisions relating to
companies subject to the small companies, regime with part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was app
ed by the Board on the 22 April 2025 and signed on their behalf.
P.A. Howar
(Direetor/Trustee)

Inde endent Examiner's Re
ort to the Trustees of
htline Vision
'orth West
Limited
Chari
number 04620457
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 D¢¢ember 2024.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts" you
consider that the audit requirement of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the act)
does not apply and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to a) Cxamine the accounts (under section 145 of the Act). b) to
follow th¢ procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145 (a) of the Act: and c) to state whether matteTS have come
to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
Our examination was Ca￿led out in a¢cordance with th¢ General Directions given by th¢
Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken
do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do
not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examiner's report
In the course of our examination, no matter has come to our attention: .
which gives us reasonable caus¢ to believe that, in any material respect, the tn]ste¢s
have not m¢t the requirements to ensure that
8) proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the 2011
Act)" and
b) accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with
the accounting requirements of the Act" or
2. to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a propcr
undcrstanding of the accounts
o be r¢ached.
Date:
Chairpersvn:
Independent Scrutineer: Michael J Sullivan Financial Accountants

SIGHTLINE VISION
NORTH WEST
CHARITY NUMBER 04620457
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
LIMITED
Section H
Balance sheet
Notes
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors; grants receivable
Cash at Bank and in Hand
328
852
47,309
42,382
Creditors falling due within l year
1805
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
Funds of the Charity
RestTiCted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
20,426
27,907
17,919
24,023
Total Funds
Declaration
For the financial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477
of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and no members have r¢quired the
company to obtain an audit under section 476 of that act.
The directors acknowledge theiT responsibility for complying with the requirements of the
Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of the accounts.
I approve the above accounts and si
on behalf of the Trustees.
DirectorlTrustee:

SIGHTLINE VISION ORTH WEST LIMfTED
CHARITY NUMBER 04620457
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
l. Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in a¢¢ordance with
Accounting Standards, Accounting and Reporting by Charities - Statement of
Recommended practice (SORP 2015 FRSSEE) and the Charities Act 2011.
Thcrc has b¢¢n no changc to the accounting policies since last year. Expenditure is
charged on an accruals basis.
2. Tangible Fixed Asset5
These are depreciat¢d at 250/0 of their written down value. DepreKiation is included at note
3. Staff Costs
The average number of employees w&8 2 (2023 - 2)
No amounts were paid to the Board of Trustees
4. Expenditure Charitable Activities
2024
Unrestricted
2024
Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
Note
Salari¢s and Pension Costs
Sessional Worker
R¢nt & Services
Cornmunications & Marketing
Training
Travelling Expenses
Insurance
Befiiending Contract & Call Charges
Other Telephon¢ Costs
Consultancy Fees
PAYE admin
General Running Costs
Depreciation
5,514
6,180
36,322
13,897
4,612
4,541
400
648
1,297
9,946
857
41,836 38,389
20,077 19.320
4,612
4,602
4.541
4,753
400
1378
648
665
1,297
1,227
9,946
8,006
857
779
1,122
114
1,648
114
1,798
331
150
331
2,269
455
Total Charitable Expenditure
12,175
74,282
86,457 82,965

-SIGHTLINE VISION
NORTH WEST
CHARITY NUMBER 04620457
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
LIMITED
Section G
Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Total
31.12.24
Total
31.12.23
Notes
Incoming and Endowments
Grants
Interest
Other Income
Totsl Income
15,000
273
786
79,790
91,790
273
786
65,117
194
Resources Expended on:
Charitable Activities
Total Resources Expended
Net Incoming Resources
3,884
2,508
6,392
Net Outgoing Expenditure
16,575
Total Funds Brought Forward
Balances carried forward
at 31 December 2024