British And Irish Orthoptic Society
Also known as: British Orthoptic Society
Support to the provision of the profession & clinical, medical & educational benefits of the practice of Orthoptics. This includes developemnt of professional standards to ensure quality of assessment & treatment & safety to members of the public, research & development of orthoptic techniques. Special interest groups lead on specfic areas of interest with common themes to gather evidence UK wide.
Activities & Mission
Support to the provision of the profession & clinical, medical & educational benefits of the practice of Orthoptics. This includes developemnt of professional standards to ensure quality of assessment & treatment & safety to members of the public, research & development of orthoptic techniques. Special interest groups lead on specfic areas of interest with common themes to gather evidence UK wide.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Orthoptic Benevolent Fund (organisation 222002)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £773,236 | £658,834 | £658,834 | £1,044,626 | £69,878 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £357,346 | £460,132 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £492,938 | £526,848 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £717,794 | £391,772 | £391,772 | £599,874 | £171,999 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £389,912 | £266,784 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British And Irish Orthoptic Society
What does British And Irish Orthoptic Society do?
Support to the provision of the profession & clinical, medical & educational benefits of the practice of Orthoptics. This includes developemnt of professional standards to ensure quality of assessment & treatment & safety to members of the public, research & development of orthoptic techniques. Special interest groups lead on specfic areas of interest with common themes to gather evidence UK wide.
How much income did British And Irish Orthoptic Society report in 2024?
British And Irish Orthoptic Society reported total income of £773k and reported expenditure of £659k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British And Irish Orthoptic Society?
British And Irish Orthoptic Society has a program ratio of 85.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British And Irish Orthoptic Society registered as a charity?
British And Irish Orthoptic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1985 as charity number 326905. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs British And Irish Orthoptic Society?
British And Irish Orthoptic Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Craig Murray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British And Irish Orthoptic Society operate?
British And Irish Orthoptic Society operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is British And Irish Orthoptic Society a registered charity?
Yes — British And Irish Orthoptic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326905.
Details
Interchange Place
151-165 Edmund Street
Birmingham
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Also Known As
- British Orthoptic Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated