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European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited

Also known as: Escrs, Escrs Limited

The activities of the Company include the promotion of education and research in the field of implant and refractive surgery and the study and practice of ophthalmology and research. It also promotes experimental work in the field of intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery.

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Activities & Mission

The activities of the Company include the promotion of education and research in the field of implant and refractive surgery and the study and practice of ophthalmology and research. It also promotes experimental work in the field of intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery.

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.

Show all 88 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£19,221,532
Latest Expenditure
£16,547,230

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 77% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,648
Charitable Activities £17,826,694
Other Trading £12,719
Investments £418,054
Other Income £952,417

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,459,474
Raising Funds £87,756
Governance £653,090
Grants to Institutions £928,833
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£19,221,532
£16,547,230£16,459,474£18,722,391£18,721,0582 / 500
2023
£16,074,690
£16,016,266£15,888,604£16,457,718£16,393,9442 / 500
2022
£11,585,248
£11,688,311£11,563,817£16,003,402£15,932,9202 / 0
2021
£6,655,713
£8,994,392£8,879,871£17,778,768£17,777,4122 / 0
2020
£4,262,380
£8,458,284£8,344,976£19,026,640£19,025,2411 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited

What does European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited do?

The activities of the Company include the promotion of education and research in the field of implant and refractive surgery and the study and practice of ophthalmology and research. It also promotes experimental work in the field of intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery.

How much income did European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited report in 2024?

European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited reported total income of £19.22m and reported expenditure of £16.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited?

European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited has a program ratio of 85.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited registered as a charity?

European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1997 as charity number 1066532. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited?

European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited operate?

European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited operates across 88 areas, including Algeria, Argentina, Aruba and 85 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited a registered charity?

Yes — European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066532.

Details

Address
5th Floor
10 Finsbury Square
LONDON
EC2A 1AF
Registration Date
2 December 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3943954
Charity Number
1066532

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Trustees

PAUL ROSEN
Professor John Bateson
Also governs 1 other charity
ROBERTO BELLUCCI
Till Staffeldt

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Escrs
  • Escrs Limited

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14 May 2026
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