Sight Relief (SCIO)
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC051191
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Aug. 11, 2021
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Marlin Lodge
357 Ayr Road
Newton Mearns
Glasgow
G77 6RT
Contact
- Website
sight-relief.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
Sight Relief is a dedicated team of Scottish-Pakistani heritage committed to providing sight-saving eye care and building sustainable solutions to combat preventable blindness in underprivileged communities, particularly in rural areas of Pakistan. Our mission goes beyond financial aid, aiming to restore the invaluable gift of sight and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Recognizing the transformative power of clear vision, we strive to create lasting change by raising awareness of general eye care practices and enhancing local screening capabilities. Through initiatives such as training programs, financial support, and partnerships with grassroots projects and local government bodies, we aim to build a sustainable framework for eye health services in underserved communities.
Objectives: 4.1 To provide sight saving eye care to the underprivileged, in particular children and women, with a focus in 3rd world countries. 4.2 To decrease and control preventable blindness by providing eye care screening to those who have no access or means to services 4.3 To provide free or heavily subsidised eye related surgery, medical treatment and/or spectacles 4.4 Raise awareness of general eye care and develop local screening capabilities by providing training, funding, and support to grassroots community projects and local government 4.5 Provide financial or other support, as appropriate, to those severely impacted by financial challenges
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Glasgow City
- Geographical spread
- Overseas only
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £0 | £0 | - | |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £34,618 | £10,049 | - | PDF 972.0 KB |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £13,186 | £5,120 | - | |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £16,201 | £9,851 | 2 |
Nearby
- 21st Glasgow 1st Newton Mearns Scout Group 0.2 mi
- Madawa Trust 0.5 mi
- Kingston Gymnastics Club 0.6 mi
- Mearns Primary School PTA 0.7 mi
- The Tagore Centre Scotland (SCIO) 0.9 mi