general optical council
The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. General Optical Council is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England And Wales.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our statutory role is to protect and promote the health and safety of members of the public by promoting high standards of professional education, conduct and performance among our registrants. We currently register around 26,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,227,000 | £11,971,000 | £11,927,000 | £8,735,000 | £8,735,000 | 104 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,340,000 | £10,538,000 | £10,494,000 | £8,857,000 | £8,857,000 | 102 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,037,000 | £9,493,000 | £9,446,000 | £9,613,000 | £9,613,000 | 87 / 0 |
| 2021 | £11,681,000 | £8,593,000 | £8,550,000 | £8,627,000 | £8,627,000 | 83 / 0 |
| 2020 | £9,601,000 | £10,267,000 | £10,224,000 | £5,539,000 | £5,500,000 | 91 / 0 |
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Details
Part Floor 29, 1 Canada Square
LONDON
E14 5AA