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Fight For Sight

Also known as: British Eye Research Foundation, Eye Research UK, Forward Vision, Vision Matters

Fight for Sight funds brilliant minds and bright ideas putting change in sight.

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Activities & Mission

Fight for Sight funds brilliant minds and bright ideas putting change in sight.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,434,000
Latest Expenditure
£10,213,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 61.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,211,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,901,000
Investments £322,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,313,000
Raising Funds £1,354,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £3,824,000
Other Expenditure £2,546,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Eye Research UK (organisation 3991146)
  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — Jr and Sa Brooks Charitable Trust (organisation 3953117)
  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Cheltenham Ophthalmology (organisation 801759)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,434,000
£10,213,000£6,313,000£9,372,000£8,100,00087 / 120
2024
£11,764,000
£8,206,000£5,144,000£12,236,000£8,900,00067 / 102
2023
£4,842,000
£4,346,000£3,171,000£8,132,000£5,759,00017 / 0
2022
£3,514,136
£3,898,004£2,950,179£8,013,061£7,473,03610 / 1
2021
£6,416,000
£4,149,000£2,979,000£8,220,000£4,381,00018 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fight For Sight

What does Fight For Sight do?

Fight for Sight funds brilliant minds and bright ideas putting change in sight.

How much income did Fight For Sight report in 2025?

Fight For Sight reported total income of £7.43m and reported expenditure of £10.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Fight For Sight registered as a charity?

Fight For Sight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2005 as charity number 1111438. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Fight For Sight?

Fight For Sight is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Heather Giles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fight For Sight operate?

Fight For Sight operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Fight For Sight a registered charity?

Yes — Fight For Sight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111438.

Details

Address
Fight For Sight
50 LEMAN STREET
LONDON
E1 8HQ
Registration Date
26 September 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4018464
Charity Number
1111438

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Trustees

Dr Heather Giles Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Darren Barker
Dr Sarah Robinson
Dr VICTOR CHUA
Georgie Stewart
Michael Talbot
Oonagh Turnbull
Professor Christopher Hammond
Sonia Morar
Sylvester Oppong
Tom Rees
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • British Eye Research Foundation
  • Eye Research UK
  • Fight for Sight
  • Forward Vision
  • Vision Matters

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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