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Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support

Also known as: Macs

MACS is the UK's only charity specifically supporting children and adults born with Microphthalmia (small underdeveloped eyes), Anophthalmia (no eyes) or Coloboma (cleft of the eye).MACS enables people affected by these rare conditions to connect with each other and provides access to emotional and practical support, grants, and regional activities.

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Activities & Mission

MACS is the UK's only charity specifically supporting children and adults born with Microphthalmia (small underdeveloped eyes), Anophthalmia (no eyes) or Coloboma (cleft of the eye).MACS enables people affected by these rare conditions to connect with each other and provides access to emotional and practical support, grants, and regional activities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£659,470
Latest Expenditure
£395,549

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 37.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 62.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 41.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £650,177
Charitable Activities £8,735
Other Trading £0
Investments £558
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £247,832
Raising Funds £147,717
Governance £16,761
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£659,470
£395,549£247,832£405,523£256,8327 / 11
2023
£345,583
£352,1450 / 8
2022
£275,877
£397,9230 / 8
2021
£381,174
£356,9320 / 22
2020
£351,142
£402,2880 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support

What does Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support do?

MACS is the UK's only charity specifically supporting children and adults born with Microphthalmia (small underdeveloped eyes), Anophthalmia (no eyes) or Coloboma (cleft of the eye).MACS enables people affected by these rare conditions to connect with each other and provides access to emotional and practical support, grants, and regional activities.

How much income did Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support report in 2024?

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support reported total income of £659k and reported expenditure of £396k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support registered as a charity?

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2015 as charity number 1161897. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support?

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support operate?

Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support a registered charity?

Yes — Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161897.

Details

Address
MACS Charity
71-75 Shelton Street
LONDON
WC2H 9JQ
Registration Date
29 May 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5061564
Charity Number
1161897

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Trustees

GARY ROBERT MURPHY
Lisa Jefferies
Rory Hallas
Sarah Hiley
TERESA ANNE GORDON

Also Known As

  • Macs

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