What is the financial size of THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND?

THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £32,809,262 and total expenditure of £31,949,227.

How does THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 97.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.6% is spent on raising funds and administration.

What is the workforce structure of THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND?

THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND employs 1,035 staff members and is supported by 110 volunteers.

Does THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 87.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

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Other•Major•Registered

www.seeability.org

Seeability provides specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. Our vision is for inclusive communities where people with sight loss, autism, and learning disabilities participate as equal citizens and realise their goals each and every day.

Registered address

SeeAbility, Wesley House, Bull Hill, LEATHERHEAD, Surrey, KT22 7AH

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£32,809,262

Expenditure

All activities

£31,949,227

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£5,176,394

Total Assets

Gross assets

£39,576,340

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-1,598,213

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.9 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

15.1%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

97.4%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

163.3%

Median: 87.1%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

39.2x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

3.5%

Median: 13.4%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

93.4%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

10.6%

Median: 8.7%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

97.4%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

39.2%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.1%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

24.2%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.9 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

6.6%

Government Reliance

% of income

87.5%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 16328

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

15.1%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

10.6%

Volatility

Stable

3.5%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

1,035

Volunteers

Volunteer count

110

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.1:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£31,700

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

1.3%

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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