REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06972185 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1132353
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2025
FOR
LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY

LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
CONTENT5 OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Annual report of the Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Fi nancial Activitles
Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Fi na ncla I Statements
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIE
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present
their report with the financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have
adopted the prov15ions of the Statement of Recommended Practlce ISORPI 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities, issued in January 2019.
Reference and adminlstratlve detalls
Reglstered Charity name
Llncoln & Lindsey Blind Society
Company reglstratlon number
6972185 {England & Wales)
Reglstered Charity nurnber
Registered offlce
1132353
Bradbury House
Ramsgate
Louth
LNII ONB
Trustee5
Mr T Dlxon (Chairl
Mr J Durham (Vice Chalrl
Mrs A Moore
Mr H Genn
Mr K Kelsey
Mrs D Selfe
Mr R Edmonds
Ms L A Peacock
Mr J Coles- resigned 21st May 2024
Miss C Challis
Mr Z Shaw- co-opted 25th February 2025
Mr l Torrle - co-opted 10th March 2025
Company Secretary
Independent Examiner
Mrs M Johnson
Mrs Susan Kitchen FCCA
rhe Old School House
Wainfleet Road
Irby in the Marsh
SkeBne55
Lincs
PE24 SAY
Bankers
U nity Trust
Nine Brindley Place
Birmingham
BI 2H8
HSBC Bank PLC
Stonebow Branch
221 High Street
Lincoln
LNI ITS
Investment Advisers
Investec Wealth & Management
2 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7QP
Chief Executlve
Mrs M Johnson
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The cha rity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, a nd constitutes a limited company,
limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The charity is an incorporated company limited by guarantee and controlled by Its Memorandum and Article5 of
Association IM&A'sl,
The society was originally established in 1921 and incorporated in July 2009.
Organisational Structure
Overall control is exercised by the Trustees who form the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee
consists of not less than 3 and not more than 18 members. One third of the Trustees are subject to retirement
by rotation at the Annual General Meetlng each year,
The Executive Commlttee met 4 times durlng the last year. They were supported bythe Finance and General
Purp05e5 Sub-committee.
The head office, Bradbury House, is the admlnistratlve base.
The day-to-day actlvltles include the provision of a resource centre, soclal clubs in hlred premises, a
Talking News and transcrlblng servlce, a befriending service managed by Volunteer Co-ordinators, IT training
and a team.of five Sight lrnpairment Officers who support the clients in their own homes. Many volunteers
help with the activities as well as the befriendlng service,
Management is delegated to a Chief Executive and volunteers are managed by the Volunteer Co-ordinators.
The Tru5tee'5 investment power5 are prescribed in the Society's governing document. The Trustees are
permltted to invest any monies of the charity not Immediately required for it5 purpose in or upon such
investments, securities o r property as the Executive Comm ittee shal I think fit and is allowed by law,
The Trustees have mai ntained the Investment portfol lo th roughout the year with the assistance of i nvestrne nt
advisors. There has been a realised gain of £1,276 in the year on the Investment assets.
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Risk Management
The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that there are effective and adequate ris1( man3gement and internal
control systems in place to manage the major risks to which the charity is exposed. It dlscharged this
responsibility through its annual Risk Management Audit.
This is deslgned to support informed decision making regarding risks that affect the charlty'5 performance and
its ability to achieve its objectives. It also provides for a consistent approach to identifying, assessing and
dealing with the risks facing Lincoln and Lindsey 81ind Society, It should be noted that the audit is designed to
m anage, rather than eli mi nate, the risks to the charity's objectives and to provlde reasonable, but not absolute,
assurance against material misstatement or loss.
The major risks and uncertainties facing the charlty, together with a sumrnary of our plans and strategies for
mitigating those rlsks are provlded below-
Risk
Resources: I ncreased co m petit ion for statuto rv
and grant Income, change5 In marl<et conditions
and client behaviour and contlnued economic
pressure on income.
Management
Robust f inancial fra mework, cost reduction strategies,
co nti ngency pla ns to protect co re servlces, reserves
pol icy.
It is accepted that the l ong term sustainabi l ity of
remaining an independent charlty Is somethlng that
requires caref ul monitorlng,
More clients U51ng the service
Staffing levels are mo nitored regu larly by the Chief
Executive and reported to the Executive Committee
where necessary,
Recruitment policies and procedures.
Staff i ng: Ta lented staff are not attracted, developed
nd retained In an increasingly competitlve labour
market.
We also need to be aware that some staff could
retire at similar times,
Formal revlews, appraisals and development plans.
Salary Reviews. Staff training and progression to be
encouraged.
Contingency planning
Comprehensive training and awareness programme
for all staff.
Reputation and Operation: Events that could impact
reputation and operation5. This could Include a
serious fraud Dr Significa nt hea Ith and safetv
incident.
Regular reviews and report5 to the Executive Committee.
Safeguarding of staff, client5 and volunteer5
Governance and Processes.. No adequate or
appropriate governance and processes In place.
Risk assessments and policies are in place.
Governance Policy and Trustee Manual in place,
Stringent data protectlon and cyber security policies in
place, along with privacy statements,
Data Protection Breach
Cyber Securitv
External Environment: Inabilityto respond
effectively to a significa nt change in the external
environment.
Programme of training for staff,
Focusing on the needs of people with a visual
impairment and increased involvement of clients in
the development of the organisation and services.
Partnership working.
Monitor sector and act on any significant change.
Strategy Planning
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Objectives and Actlvltles
ObJectlves and alms
We seek to enhance the quallty of life of bllnd, partially sighted and visually impaired people, whatevertheir
age, dlsablllty, ge nder reassignment, ma rital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, (which
includes colour, nationa lity, ethn Ic or nationa l originl, religion or belief, sex or sexua I Orientation throughout the
whole af North Li ncol n5 hlre, NO rth East Lincolnshi re, the City of Lincoln and the East a nd West Lindsey dlstricts of
Lincolnshlre County Council.
Our objectives for the year were as follows:
To further develop servlces for cl lent5 in all areas
To ensure fundralsi ng to Im prove the Society f i nances are a standi ng item on the Executive
Commlttee agenda.
To continue our volunteer recruitment and development programme,
To further develop the Beneflt Advice project and obtain other funding for the proJect,
Further development of our funding sources,
To raise the awareness of the Soclety with local people and buslnesses to help vlsually Impalred
people in our area.
Encouragement of staff training and progression and revlew of pay scales.
To wo rk with other societles to obta in the servlces requlred for our cllent5
Develop our social groups ensuri ng the changl ng needs of vlsually impaired people i n our area
are taken Into account.
To achieve the objects of the Society we employ domlcillary visitors to enable our clients to lead as
independent and fulfilling lives as possible. Social clubs and a befriendlng service are established throughout
the area to provide social i nteractlcn and actlvities.
Significant activities
Throughout the three local authority areas, across 1600 square miles,. we have provided information, support and
asslstance vio our Sight Impairment Officers on an Individual basis 1692 times this year. Over 76% of our total
client group of 1556 are over 65, many experlence other disabilitles which, when added to sight loss, can be
debilitating.
Matters considered by the Executlve Committee Included:.
The development of funding sources.
Raisingthe awarenes5 of the Society.
Ensuring the Sight I m pa irment Off icers a re adequately tr3 ined to provide the Benefit Advice Project,
Changesto Employment Law.
Completing salary reviews to ensure we help to meet the needs of our staff.
Developing the strategy and forward plannlng of the Scciety.
Putting in place a ccntlnguency plan for the Society.
Ensurlng a I l insurances are In place to protect the Society's assets and resources.
Recruitment of Trustees with lived experience.
Wellbelng and workloads of Staff.
The itnplementation of a contract with Focus Independent Adult Social Work to provide
assessments for visually impaired people in North East Lincolnshlre.
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Achlevement and Performance
Charitable actlvltles
Slght Impalrment Officers
Our Officers vislt cllents in thelr own home5 and give advice and help which allow5 them to Ilve an independent
life. In some cases It is the family of the blind or partially sighted person who needs advice and assistance and
they will also work with them.
Benefit Advlce
The benef it advice se rvice removes the ba rriers a nd difficulties, both menta l a nd physical, that visually i mpa ired
people face in claiming benefits to which they are entitled, as soon as possible after diagnosis.
Our speclali5t advisor5 vlslt v15ually impaired people In thelr own hornes. They provide Welfare Benefits advlce
and informatlon, help complete applications for a range of In-work and out-of-work beneflt5, and provide
advocacy and representatlon at appeal.
Befriending Service
Volunteers provide a befrlending servlce to our cllents, under the supervlslons of our Volunteer Co-ordinatars.
We currently have clients matched with volunteer5 on a one to one basis, engagln8 In various activities such
as walking, swlmming, shoppin8 and Social visits, the volunteers also provide telephone support.
We have clients and volunteers attending groups and the activitles they take part in include reading, carpet
bowls, ten pin bowllng, craft, rambling, gardening and games.
Talklng Newspapers
Volunteers produce the Louth Leader, Skegness Standard, Lincolnshire Echo, Grimsby Telegraph and
Gainsborough Standard as a Talking Newspaper weekly, which is sent out to members referred by Sight
Impairment Officer5, We also provide information regarding local talking newspapers for other areas.
IT Project
We run the IT project to provlde a basic understandlng of tablets and smart phones, Trainlng sessions are usually
on a one-to-one basis with volunteers who understand visually impaired people's needs.
Resource Centre
We provide a Resource Centre in Louth where advice and information can be found and equipment seen and
tested. We can supply a variety of specialist equipment, including daily living aids, talking clocl<s, watches
and garNes, etc.
Financlal Revlew
Funding for objectives comes from a number of sources as set out in the statement of fina ncial activities,
which the Trustees continue to look to develop.
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Reserves Policv
The Sacioty has a Designated Reserve Funds, the Frontline Financial Services" l FFS) which runs untll May 2028,
The FFS project wa5 established to fund over a four-year perlod from May 2024 the Soclety's contributlon of the
costs of this service, The Trustees considered it was necessary to establ ish thls fund to ensure the Society could
meet It5 obligations under the terms of the fundlng agreement bythe Big Lotterv,
Additio na I to the a bove the Trustees have establ ished a reserves pol icy whereby the u n restricted funds not
com m Itted o r i nvested in tangi ble assets or designated funds (being the 'free reserves I held by the Society
should be sufficient to enable the Society to contlnue Its actlvlties In the event of a signlflcant drop in its income
from legacies, donatio ns and gifts. The Trustees co nsider the level of f ree reserves shculd represent adequate
working ca pita I fo r twelve months expend itu re. After taki ng account of the tanglble fixed assets wh ich total
£ 153,422 and designated fund5 of E8,696 the free reserve5 of the Society as at the 31st March 2025 amounted
to £237,287.
Asset cover for funds
The balance sheet sets out an analysis of the assets attributable to the va rious f unds and description of the
trust5. These assets are sufficient to meet the charity's obligations on a fund by fund basi5.
Future Developments
We wlll continue our fundraising efforts towards the funding and development of our services,
Continuation and development of the befriending service.
.We wlll continue to develop worl<ing relatlonships with other societies to obtain the services required for our
clients, to be able to respond to their changing needs,
Prcvlsion of equipment and technology, changing with the needs of the people we serve,
Work with our Publlclty Co-ordinator, to ralse awareness of the Scclety, ensuring we meet the needs of visually
impaired people in our area,
Regularly reviewing our Staffing structu re to ensure it meets the needs of ou r clients.
Implementation of a strategy and contingency plan to ensure all of our services continue to meet the ever
changing needs of the Society and especiallyvisually impaired people.
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The trustees 3 re responsi ble for preparlng the Trustees report and the accounts in accordance with a pplica ble
law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year.
Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the account5 accordance with Unlted Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice Iunited Accounting Standards and applicable lawl, Under company
law the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they glve a true and fair view of
the state of affalrs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company far that perlod. In preparing these
accounts, the trustees a re required to:
select sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlvi
make ]udgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basls unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the company will contlnue in buslness,
The trustees are responsible fo r keeplng adequate accountlng records that are sufficient to show and explain
the company's transactlons and dlsclose with reasonable accuracy at any tlme the financial positlon of the
company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply wlth the Companies Act 2006, They are also
responslble for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
preventlon and detection of fraud and other Irregularltles.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Mr TIM Dixon IChairper50n) - T'rustee
Date
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Report Df the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE5 OF
LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
I report to the charity trustees on my examlnation of the account5 of the company forthe year ended
31 March 2025 set out on pages 10 to 21.
Responsibilitles and basls of report
As the charlty's trustees of the company13nd also Its dlrectors for the purposes of company lawl you are
respansible for the prepa ration of the accounts in accordance with the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006
{'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eliglble for independent examination, I report In respect of my examination of your company's
accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carring out my examination
I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451Sllbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the company'5 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 quallfled to undertake the examination because l am a member
of the Adrsociatio n of Cha rtpred Certlfled Accountants, whlch is one of the Ilsted bodles.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connectlon wlth the
examination giving me cause tc believe that In any materlal respect:
I, accounting. records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2, the account5 do not accord with those records,, or
3. the accounts do not comply wlth the 2ccountlng requlrements of Sectlons 396 of the 2006 Act other than the
accounts glve a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examlnation; or
4. 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 charlties preparing thelr
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021
I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in connectlon with the examination to which
attention shauld be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached,
Date..
Mrs Susan l<itchen FCCA
The Old School House, Wainfleet Road, Irby In the Marsh, Skegness, Lincs, PE24 SAY
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. 06972185
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
Tota I
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
U n restricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incomlng resources from
generated funds
Voluntary Income
Activities for generatlng funds
Investment Incorne
Incoming resources from
charitable activitie5
Activities in furtherance of the
charity's objects
Total Incoming Resources
140,450
8,476
4,059
226,995
367,445
8,476
4,059
269,734
8,517
4,241
28,553
181,538
28,553
408,533
35,478
317,970
226,995
RESQURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating funds
Fundralsing trading,. cost of
goods sold and other costs
Cha rltable actlvltie5
Activities i n f u rthera nce of the
charity's o blects
Goverance costs
Total Resources Expended
8,353
14,310
22,663
19,342
127,438
6,775
142,566
234,727
362,165
6,775
391,603
380,837
9,486
409,665
11
249,037
NET INCOMING/{OUTGOIfvJG)
RESOURCES
38,972
-22,042
16,930
-91,695
Other recognised galnsllosses
Realised gains/losses on sale of
fixed asset investments
1,276
1,276
26,819
Net movement in funds
40,248
-22,042
18,206
-64,875
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fund5 brought fonNard
350,461
67,704
418,165
483,041
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
390,709
45,662
436,371
418,165
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06972185
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Note
FIXED ASSET
Ta ngible Restricted Asset5
Land & Buildings
Investments
17
17
18
3,422
150,000
200,016
353,438
7,964
150,000
224,623
382,587
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtor5 & Payments In Advance
Cash at Bank
2,152
23,731
85,573
111,456
5,606
7,166
52,979
65,751
19
CREDITORS
Amounts falllng due
within one year
20
28,523
28,523
30,173
30,173
NET CURRENT ASSETS
82,933
35,578
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
436,371
418,165
N ET ASSETS
436,371
418,165
FUNDS
Un restricted funds
Restricted f u nds
TOTAL FUNDS
21
390,709
45,662
436,371
350,461
67,704
418,165
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06972185
BALANCE SHEEf- CONTINUED
AT 31 MARCH 2025
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audlt under section 477 of the
Companles Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, re5ponsibilltles:
the members have not requlred the companyto obtain an audit of its accounts for the year In
accordance with section 476,
the directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wlth the requlrements of the Act
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of account5
these accounts have been prepared i n accorda nce with the provlslons appl icable to com panies
subject ta the small companies, regime of the Companles Act 2006.
The financial statements were approved by the board of dlrectors on a! &¥Aoqu5.r R,oi.S., and were
signed on its behalf by'.-
MrTim Dlxon IChairpersonl- Director
fJtykcn
Mrs Audrey Moore- Director
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accountlng convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost convention.
Statement of Compllance
The financial statements have been prepared In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charltles:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charlties preparlng their accaunts in accordance with the
Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the Ul< and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20151
(Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic af Ireland IFRS 1021
They also comply with the Cornpanies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011,
Basis of Preparation
Llncoln & Lindsey Blind Society meets the definition of a public benefit entlty under FRS 102, Assets and
l iabi l iti es are initial ly recognised at historica I cost o r tra nsaction va lue unless otherwise stated i n the releva nt
accounti ng policy notes, The fina ncial statement5 are presented in pou nd sterling a nd are rounded to the
nearest pound.
Incomlng resources
Donations, legacies and other forms of voluntary Income are recognlsed as Incoming resources when
receivable, except in so far as they are Incapable of financlal measurement.
No amounts are included in the financial statement for service5 donated by volunteers.
Grants are included in income when they are receivable. Grant5 are considered to be receivable when there
Is evldence cf entitlement, forexample when the grant is formally expressed in writing and there are no
conditlons atta ched.
The Members, annual subscrlptions commence on the l Aprll each year. Any income received in advance is
Included within deferred Income. The number of £300 Life Memberships taken thls year was 6, this 15 not
deferred income as we are unable to quantify.
Investment income Is included wlthln the statement of financlal activities on a receivable ba515.
Resources expended
Expenditure is included when incurred.
The majority of costs are di rectly attrlbuta ble to specific activities,
Governance costs
Governance costs represent costs that are attributable to the management of the charity's assets,
organisatlonal administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. An estimate
of the financial costs of the employee time on governance has been attributed to governance costs.
Allocation and apportlonment of costs
In undertaking the charita ble actlvlties there have been Support costs I ncurred that, wh ilst necessa ry to
delive r a n activity, do not themselves produce or constitute the o utput. Su ppo rt costs include the centra I
office functlons such as general ma nagement, payroll adm inistration, budgeti ng a nd accounting,
information technology, human resources and financing, Support costs are therefore wholly allocated to
cha ritable activities.
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fixed Assets and depreclation
Depreclation is provided atthe following annual rate5 in order to write off the cost less estimated residual
val ue of each asset over It5 estimated usef u I Ilfe.
Furniture & Equipment
Computers etc,
Trailer
20Yo on cost
25% on cost
20% on cost
Where buildings are maintained to such a standard that thelr residual value is not less than their cost or
valuation, no deprecl3tion is charged a5 It Is not material.
The Main Office property is used so lely for ch8 ritable use. The Resource Centre Is used for charlta ble pu rposes
and let, the Income from this is shown in the account5 as incoming resources from charitable activitles,
Stocks
Stock Is valued at cost or lower market value, Stock of equlpment for the visually impaired is sold at or below
ccst in some instances,
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on it5 charitable actlvltles,
Fund accounting
U nrestricted f u nds can be used I n acco rdance wlth the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. Where the Income
has not been spent by the end of the period the unspent funds are carrled forward as a restrlcted fund.
Irrecoverable VAT
The charity is not registered for VAT a nd so f igures are Inclusive of VAT where a pproprlate,
Pensions
The charitable company operates a defined contributlon penslon scheme. Contributions payable to
the cha ritable company's pension scheme are cha rged to the Statement of Fi nancia l Activities i n the
period to which they relate.
Investments
Investments have been classif led as fixed assets where it is the intention of the soclety to retain them
for more than one year. They are included in the balance sheet at cost value plus attributable
interest receivable, where a pplicabl e.
Ga in5 and losses arisi ng f rom accountlng for f ixed asset i nvestments at cost va l ue have been offset.
All realised gains and losses have been included in the Statement of Financial Activitie5
Golng concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basi5. The trustees asse55 whether the use of
going concern is appropriate i.e, whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions
that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees mal<e
this assessme nt i n respect of a pe riod of one yea r from the date of approva l of the fina ncial stateme nts.
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. VOLUNTARY INCOME
U n restricted
Restricted
2025
2024
Donatlons and Gifts
Legacies
Lottery - Benefit Officer P roject
44,211
96,239
120,209
164,420
96,239
106,786
367,445
112,027
68,139
89,568
269,734
106,786
226,995
140,450
3. ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
Unre5trlcted
Restricted
2025
2024
Gerieral fundraising
Lettlngs
8,206
270
8,476
8,206
270
8,476
8,127
390
8,517
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
2024
Income from Ilsted Investments
4,059
4,059
4,059
4,059
4,241
4,241
5. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted
Restricted
20
Servlce charge
Membership subscriptlons
Sale of aids & equip
1,651
15,950
10,952
28,553
1,651
15,950
10,9S2
28,553
2,211
20,583
12,684
35,478
6. FUNDRAISING TRADING,. COST OF GOODS SOLD AND OTHER COSTS
nrestricte
2025
2024
Staff costs
Other costs
Depreciation Traller
8,353
8352
2871
3087
14,310
16,705
2,871
3,087
22,663
13,173
3,081
3,087
19,341
8,353
7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Grant fundlng
Support
Direct costs
of activities
costs
(see Note 81 Isee note 91 Isee note lol
Totals
Activities in furthera nce
of the charity's objects
238,178
123,987
362,165
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
U nrestricted
Restricted
2025
2024
Staff salaries
Talking News & Llnl<s Voice
Domiciliary vlsiting service
Volunteer exps & Group5
Bef riending service
Benef it Officer exps
Purchase of aids & equipment
Equipment & support costs
Traller exps
Depreciatlon
10,224
178,305
2,503
3,602
3,208
11,607
12,497
188,529
2,503
3,602
3,208
11,S07
12,497
10,976
4,455
522
279
238,178
180,652
2,734
3,497
2,217
11,755
28,758
11,295
12,078
473
279
253,738
10,976
4,455
522
279
216,978
21,200
9. GRANTS PAYABLE
Actlvlties In f u rtherance of the
charity's o bjects
U nrestricted
Restricted
2024
Grants paya ble re late to i ndivid uals In li ne with the charity's objectives.
2025
2024
10. SUPPORT COSTS
Activltles in furthe rance of the cha rity's objects
123,987
127,102
Support costs included in the above are as follows..
Unrestricted
Restric
2025
2024
Wages
Head Office costs
.Travel
Subscriptions
Depreciation
91,783
13,018
148
113
1,176
106,238
14,184
3,565
105,967
16,583
148
113
1,176
123,987
IOS,244
20,403
102
177
1,176
127,102
17,749
11. GOVERNANCE COSTS
2025
2024
Staff cost5
Professional fees
Meeting5 and conferences
1,000
4,731
1,044
6,775
1,000
7,287
1,199
9,486
12. NET INCOMING/(OUTGOINGIRESOURCES
2025
2024
Net resources are stated after charging/lcred iti ngl..
Depreciation- owned asset5
4,542
4,542
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LINCOLN & LINDSEYBLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, rernuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, Expenses
During the year travel and 5ubslstance expenses totalling £140 12024: £1901 was reimbursed to I trustee
14. STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wages and Salaries
Soci al security costs
Other pension costs
265,520
22,404
24,277
312,201
260,729
15,768
23,572
300,069
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follow5:
Sight Impairment Officers
Be nef it Off Icers
Fundraising
Administration & Support service5
Management
Volunteer co-ordinators
12
13
There are ho employees whose annual emoluments wére £.60,OOQ or more
15. TAXATION
Corporation tax is not p rovlded as the Society Is a registered charity and therefore exempt f rom taxaticn.
The charity is not registered forvalue Added Tax. Where appropriate, the figures in these financial
statements include Value Added Tax.
16. TRUSTEES, INSURANCE
In accordance with normal commercial practice the society has purchased insurance to protect Its trustees,
from claims arising from negligent acts, errors or omissions occurlng whllst cn soclety business.
The insurance cost for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £ 995 12024,. £9571
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Fixed Assets
Trailer
Equlpment
Laptops
Totals
COST
At l April 2024
Disposal
At 31 March 2025
15,437
1,394
4,705
21,535
15,437
1,394
4,705
21,536
DEPRECIATION
At l Aprll 2024
Dlsposa I
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
9878
558
3,136
13,572
3,087
12,965
279
837
1,176
4,312
4,542
18,114
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
2,472
557
393
3,422
At 31 March 2024
5,559
836
1,569
7,964
Comparable hlstorlcal cost for the land and buildlng5 included at valuation,.
17. Tangible Assets
Land & Buildings at cost
150,000
Comparable historical cost for the land and buildings includod at valuatlon,.
Land & Bulldlngs valuatlon
2024
Cost
Accumulated Depreclation
At 31 March 2025
193,830
193,83Q
193,830
193,830
The historical cost data above relates to the original cost of the properties purchased by the unicorporated
charity, Lincol n & Lindsey Bli nd Society. These properties were gifted to the compa ny on 1st Apri12010.
Land and buildlngs are not depreclated in accordance with the accounting policy on page 13.
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Fixed Asset
Investments
COST
At l Aprll 2Q24
Additions
Disposals
Profit/Los5 on Sale of I nvestments
At 31 March 2025
224,623
90,379
-116,262
1,276
200,016
Market Values
At 31 March 202S
200,016
224,623
At 31 March 2024
The historica I cost data a bove relates to the orlglnal cost of the Investments a nd includes a mix of those
purchased by the company and those glfted to the charlty,
The charity held no investments that were more than 5% of the porffolio
19. DEBTQRS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Other debtors
23,731
23,731
7,166
7,166
20. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Deferred Income
Taxation a nd social secu rity
Other credltor5
19,178
7,785
1,560
28,523
20,850
4,757
4,566
30,173
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LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net movement In funds, included in the above are as follow5:
Balance
Incomlng
31/0312024 resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
Losses
Balance
3110312025
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
350,461
181,538
-142,5S6
1,276
390,709
Restrirted funds
Designated funds - Lcttery Benefit Advice
Benefit Advlce Fundlng - other
aefriending Donations
Trailer Expenses Fund
Tesco Group
Mablethorpe Club Funds
Westcl Iff Cl ub Funds
Llnccln Walking Group
Moorland Lincoln Funds
Louth Mens Group
Louth Coffee & Chat
Equlpment/Support Fund
21,927
106,786
71,621
34,783
-120,017
-71,621
-34,783
-3,609
8,696
6,050
2,441
20
78
211
20
129
161
351
138
-51
50
-351
40
143
218
13,334
226,995
178
103
218
33,717
45,662
-40
38,948
67,704
-18,565
-249,037
TOTAL FUNDS
418,165
408,533
-391,603
1,276
436,371
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