International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness
Also known as: International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (uk) Limited
1 Advocacy to influence government policy, health systems and resourcing decisions at global, regional and national levels 2 Promotion of knowledge and learning so Members are more able to contribute to eye health3 Generate resources sufficient to enable Members to deliver the strategy4 Global initiatives that bring value and enhance collaboration to achieve universal eye health coverage
Activities & Mission
1 Advocacy to influence government policy, health systems and resourcing decisions at global, regional and national levels 2 Promotion of knowledge and learning so Members are more able to contribute to eye health3 Generate resources sufficient to enable Members to deliver the strategy4 Global initiatives that bring value and enhance collaboration to achieve universal eye health coverage
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,978,549 | £3,386,063 | £2,326,378 | £1,211,063 | £920,130 | 32 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,078,986 | £3,419,486 | £3,026,228 | £618,577 | £593,679 | 27 / 1 |
| 2022 | £2,981,197 | £2,952,377 | £2,754,917 | £959,077 | £782,007 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,290,363 | £2,254,302 | £2,254,302 | £930,257 | £812,540 | 18 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,155,422 | £4,226,353 | £4,068,358 | £894,196 | £855,377 | 19 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness
What does International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness do?
1 Advocacy to influence government policy, health systems and resourcing decisions at global, regional and national levels 2 Promotion of knowledge and learning so Members are more able to contribute to eye health3 Generate resources sufficient to enable Members to deliver the strategy4 Global initiatives that bring value and enhance collaboration to achieve universal eye health coverage
How much income did International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness report in 2024?
International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness reported total income of £3.98m and reported expenditure of £3.39m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness?
International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness has a program ratio of 58.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness registered as a charity?
International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 2003 as charity number 1100559. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness?
International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness is governed by a board of 27 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness operate?
International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness operates across 2 areas: South Africa and London.
Is International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness a registered charity?
Yes — International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100559.
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Also Known As
- International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (uk) Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated