Southend in Sight
Analysis
Southend in Sight is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in May 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03554422). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Southend in Sight reported income of £337k and spending of £336k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £1.1m to £337k (-69%), an average of -26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Southend in Sight sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Children of the Mekong (£337k), British Burn Association (£337k) and Jessie's Fund (£337k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The principal object of the charity is to offer support for visually impaired and blind persons and their families in Southend on Sea, Essex and the adjoining areas.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Children of the Mekong | London | £337k |
| British Burn Association | London | £337k |
| Jessie's Fund | York | £337k |
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