International Glaucoma Association Limited
Also known as: Glaucoma Association Iga, Glaucoma UK, I G a
Our objectives are to help prevent glaucoma blindness and support people living with glaucoma. We:Provide information, advice and support through a telephone helpline and online forum.Publish a wide range of booklets and leaflets and distribute regular newsletters.Fund glaucoma researchRun support groups, conferences & awareness raising activities for patients and professionals.
Activities & Mission
Our objectives are to help prevent glaucoma blindness and support people living with glaucoma. We:Provide information, advice and support through a telephone helpline and online forum.Publish a wide range of booklets and leaflets and distribute regular newsletters.Fund glaucoma researchRun support groups, conferences & awareness raising activities for patients and professionals.
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 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 433). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% 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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,541,707 | £2,709,519 | £2,477,787 | £8,832,445 | £3,360,766 | 24 / 79 |
| 2024 | £2,358,050 | £2,077,745 | £1,784,564 | £8,767,960 | £2,797,225 | 22 / 130 |
| 2023 | £1,773,879 | £1,753,224 | £1,531,785 | £8,047,747 | £2,140,977 | 18 / 174 |
| 2022 | £1,841,823 | £1,479,106 | £1,336,771 | £8,159,171 | £2,081,888 | 17 / 39 |
| 2021 | £1,795,826 | £1,042,652 | £904,907 | £8,292,061 | £1,727,616 | 16 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about International Glaucoma Association Limited
What does International Glaucoma Association Limited do?
Our objectives are to help prevent glaucoma blindness and support people living with glaucoma. We:Provide information, advice and support through a telephone helpline and online forum.Publish a wide range of booklets and leaflets and distribute regular newsletters.Fund glaucoma researchRun support groups, conferences & awareness raising activities for patients and professionals.
How much income did International Glaucoma Association Limited report in 2025?
International Glaucoma Association Limited reported total income of £2.54m and reported expenditure of £2.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Glaucoma Association Limited?
International Glaucoma Association Limited has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 433 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Glaucoma Association Limited registered as a charity?
International Glaucoma Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1977 as charity number 274681. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs International Glaucoma Association Limited?
International Glaucoma Association Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does International Glaucoma Association Limited operate?
International Glaucoma Association Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is International Glaucoma Association Limited a registered charity?
Yes — International Glaucoma Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274681.
Details
81 Station Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 1PP
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Also Known As
- Glaucoma Association Iga
- Glaucoma UK
- I G a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated