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Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists

Also known as: EU Retina

The promotion of education and research in the field of retinal and macula surgery and the exchange of knowledge between specialists in Europe.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of education and research in the field of retinal and macula surgery and the exchange of knowledge between specialists in Europe.

Grants

Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£895,103
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,694,911
Latest Expenditure
£2,534,298

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,666,763
Other Trading £0
Investments £28,148
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,534,298
Raising Funds £0
Governance £174,379
Grants to Institutions £895,103
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,694,911
£2,534,298£2,534,298£6,529,647£6,529,6473 / 0
2024
£2,697,228
£2,553,076£2,553,076£6,034,460£6,034,4603 / 0
2023
£5,698,986
£6,713,054£6,713,054£6,145,613£6,145,6132 / 0
2022
£4,700,303
£5,093,831£5,093,831£6,977,165£6,977,1650 / 0
2021
£2,774,825
£2,694,165£2,694,165£7,589,346£7,589,3460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists

What does Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists do?

The promotion of education and research in the field of retinal and macula surgery and the exchange of knowledge between specialists in Europe.

How much income did Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists report in 2025?

Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £2.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists registered as a charity?

Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2011 as charity number 1140791. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists?

Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists operate?

Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists operates across 9 areas, including Belgium, France, Germany and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists a registered charity?

Yes — Foundation Of The Society Of Retina Specialists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140791.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
euretina.org
Registration Date
11 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5015129
Charity Number
1140791

Trustees

ALISTAIR LAIDLAW
ANAT LOEWENSTEIN
Dr FRANK HOLZ
Dr Nicole Eter
Dr Patricia Udaondo
Dr Reinier Schlingemann
Edoardo Midena
Jens Folke Kiilgaard
Prof Caroline C W Klaver
PROF RAMIN TADAYONI
Professor Martin Sebastian Zinkernagel

Also Known As

  • EU Retina

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