Moorfields Eye Charity
The Charity raises funds to enable Moorfields Eye Hospital to continue to provide excellent care for patients and their families and to help ensure the hospital remains a world-class centre for ophthalmic research and education.
Activities & Mission
The Charity raises funds to enable Moorfields Eye Hospital to continue to provide excellent care for patients and their families and to help ensure the hospital remains a world-class centre for ophthalmic research and education.
Grants
Moorfields Eye Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £32,151,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £22,185,000 | £32,151,000 | £29,116,000 | £54,169,000 | £11,100,000 | 41 / 24 |
| 2025 | £24,764,000 | £24,339,000 | £22,408,000 | £63,754,000 | £8,774,000 | 35 / 0 |
| 2024 | £20,097,000 | £28,225,000 | £26,159,000 | £63,439,000 | £7,522,000 | 35 / 6 |
| 2023 | £14,049,000 | £8,824,000 | £7,082,000 | £67,172,000 | £7,056,000 | 32 / 6 |
| 2022 | £8,637,000 | £7,656,000 | £6,194,000 | £64,267,000 | £4,148,000 | 26 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Moorfields Eye Charity
What does Moorfields Eye Charity do?
The Charity raises funds to enable Moorfields Eye Hospital to continue to provide excellent care for patients and their families and to help ensure the hospital remains a world-class centre for ophthalmic research and education.
How much income did Moorfields Eye Charity report in 2026?
Moorfields Eye Charity reported total income of £22.18m and reported expenditure of £32.15m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Moorfields Eye Charity registered as a charity?
Moorfields Eye Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2011 as charity number 1140679. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Moorfields Eye Charity?
Moorfields Eye Charity 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 Moorfields Eye Charity operate?
Moorfields Eye Charity operates in Islington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Moorfields Eye Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Moorfields Eye Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140679.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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