Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 Period start date To 31 March 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Lakes Vision Services
Charity registration number: 1152388
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Lakes Vision Services primary purpose is to promote equality and encourage confidence using technology. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide empathy and understanding to people with all levels of sight loss and other disabilities, and to enhance people’s quality of life by reducing isolation, improve access to information and communication. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by | |
| volunteers | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Grants were received during the year and was therefore able to contnue to support the main activities of the charity. This will make a difference to those unable to communicate due to their disabilities. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | Seeking finance to enable activities to enhance the progress made so far. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Nothing to Report |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No Policy |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Unnecessary due to size of the charity and any funding will be required for a certain project |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Nothing to Report |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Invitation |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Lakes Vision Services |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1152388 |
| Charity’s principal address | 90 Broadoaks Grange Carlisle CA1 2TA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Longly | Chairperson | |||
| PhilipJohn Healy | Treasurer | |||
| Peter John Holding | ||||
| CraigHyde-Dryden | ||||
| John AnthonyMason | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Nothing to Report held in this capacity Name and objects of the Nothing to Report charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Nothing to Report safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature( s) Philip Healy Full Graham Longley name(s) ~~es~~ Position (eg Chairperson Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc) ~~a~~ Date 30/01/2026 ~~|~~
Management Report
Lakes Vision Services For the period ended 31 March 2025
Prepared on 1 February 2026
For management use only
Table of Contents
Statement of Activity........................................................................................................................................3 Statement of Financial Position.......................................................................................................................4 Statement of Cash Flows ................................................................................................................................5
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Statement of Activity
April 2024 - March 2025
| Statement of Activity April 2024 - March 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| INCOME | |
| Donations and legacies | 21,880.00 |
| Total Income | 21,880.00 |
| TOTAL | 21,880.00 |
| EXPENDITURES | |
| IT Service Support | 6,371.60 |
| Other Professional Services | 224.61 |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 1,138.00 |
| Visionaid Technologies | 355.50 |
| Website Hosting | 54.00 |
| Total Expenditures | 8,143.71 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | 13,736.29 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £13,736.29 |
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Lakes Vision Services
Statement of Financial Position
As of March 31, 2025
| Statement of Financial Position As of March 31, 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| FIXED ASSET | |
| Tangible assets | |
| Office Equipment Cost | 3,267.38 |
| Total Tangible assets | 3,267.38 |
| Total Fixed Asset | 3,267.38 |
| CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | |
| Cash on hand | 114.00 |
| Lakes Vision Services | 16,759.98 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 16,873.98 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 16,873.98 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES) | 16,873.98 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 20,141.36 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £20,141.36 |
| CHARITY FUNDS | |
| Opening Balance Equity | 241.91 |
| Retained Earnings | 6,163.16 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 13,736.29 |
| Total Charity funds | £20,141.36 |
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Lakes Vision Services
April 2024 - March 2025
Statement of Cash Flows
| Statement of Cash Flows April 2024 - March 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |
| Net Income | 13,736.29 |
| Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cashprovided byoperations: | 0.00 |
| Net cashprovided by operating activities | 13,736.29 |
| NET CASH INCREASE FOR PERIOD | 13,736.29 |
| Cash at beginningofperiod | 3,137.69 |
| CASH AT END OF PERIOD | £16,873.98 |
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Lakes Vision Services