Annual Report

Welcome to our Annual Report for 2024-25.

Over the past year we have continued to provide a wide range of services across Derby and Derbyshire. Despite the difficult economic climate faced by us, and by many of our funders, we have continued to develop our services. For example, our Befriending Service has gone from strength to strength, matching older people with sight loss to a volunteer who can call them or visit them at home.

As always, we are extremely grateful for the support and hard work of our volunteers. It is only with their support that we can provide the range of support that we do. Over the year we retained 61 active volunteers!

As a fund-raising charity, every year we rely on the generosity of the public, and of grant making trusts and organisations for much of our income. In an increasingly competitive economic environment, raising funds continues to be a challenge. However, with a close eye on ensuring we make every pound count, we have delivered services and improved the lives of people with sight loss in Derbyshire.

This report gives a flavour of our work over the past year. We hope you enjoy reading about our achievements.