What is the financial size of THE TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND?

THE TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £964,220 and total expenditure of £821,248.

How does THE TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 98.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.2% is spent on raising funds and administration.

What is the workforce structure of THE TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND?

THE TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND employs 19 staff members and is supported by 60 volunteers.

Does THE TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE TORCH TRUST 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 TORCH TRUST FOR THE BLIND

#1095904

Charitable company•Medium•Registered

www.torchtrust.org

The torch trust for the blind is an established christian mission that aims to overcome sight loss as a barrier to finding a personal faith in christ and living a fulfilled christian life. It provides christian literature (in braille, giant print and audio media), fellowship and personal support to visually impaired people in the uk and around the world.

Registered address

TORCH HOUSE, TORCH WAY, NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICS, LE16 9HL

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£964,220

Expenditure

All activities

£821,248

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£405,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£2,656,799

Working Capital

Liquidity

£341,978

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 42,435 similar medium charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

5.9 months

Median: 4.3 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

15.8%

Median: 1.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

98.8%

Median: 98.5%Around typical

Income Concentration

68.3%

Median: 86.5%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

97.2x

Median: 22.7xTop quartile

Income Volatility

10.0%

Median: 17.9%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

18.0%

Median: 41.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

14.4%

Median: 1.6%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

98.8%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

97.2%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.8%

Grant Making

% given away

3.6%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

1.8%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

5.9 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

82.0%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 6833

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

15.8%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

14.4%

Volatility

Stable

10.0%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

3.2:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£50,748

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

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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