What is the financial size of THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION?

THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £535,301 and total expenditure of £568,249.

How does THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 77.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 22.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (98.5%).

What is the workforce structure of THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION?

THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION employs 12 staff members and is supported by 147 volunteers.

Does THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 14.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION pay its trustees?

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE CORNWALL BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED ASSOCIATION

#1108761

Charitable company•Medium•Registered

www.isightcornwall.org.uk

The charity's objectives are to promote the welfare of blind and partially sighted people within cornwall and the isles of scilly

Registered address

THE SIGHT CENTRE, NEWHAM ROAD, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR1 2DP

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£535,301

Expenditure

All activities

£568,249

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£519,956

Total Assets

Gross assets

£1,059,079

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-13,669

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 42,435 similar medium charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

11.0 months

Median: 4.3 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-17.1%

Median: 1.4%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

77.5%

Median: 98.5%Below typical

Income Concentration

40.1%

Median: 86.5%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

4.2x

Median: 22.7xBelow typical

Income Volatility

N/A

Median: 17.9%Unknown

Self-Generated Income

47.0%

Median: 41.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

N/A

Median: 1.6%Unknown

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

77.5%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

4.2%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.2%

Grant Making

% given away

0.5%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

6.5%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

11.0 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

53.0%

Government Reliance

% of income

14.0%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4014

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-17.1%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

N/A

Volatility

Stable

N/A

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

147

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

12.3:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£44,608

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

Yes

High Earners

Earning over £60k

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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