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.
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.
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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,434,000 | £10,213,000 | £6,313,000 | £9,372,000 | £8,100,000 | 87 / 120 |
| 2024 | £11,764,000 | £8,206,000 | £5,144,000 | £12,236,000 | £8,900,000 | 67 / 102 |
| 2023 | £4,842,000 | £4,346,000 | £3,171,000 | £8,132,000 | £5,759,000 | 17 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,514,136 | £3,898,004 | £2,950,179 | £8,013,061 | £7,473,036 | 10 / 1 |
| 2021 | £6,416,000 | £4,149,000 | £2,979,000 | £8,220,000 | £4,381,000 | 18 / 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
50 LEMAN STREET
LONDON
E1 8HQ
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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
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated