open eye limited

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. Open Eye Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Liverpool and operates in Liverpool City.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Open Eye Gallery champions photography as an art form and a creative practice that is relevant to everyone. We support and promote the practice, enjoyment and understanding of photography. Our cultural programmes create opportunities to experience, and appreciate, distinctive and innovative photography. Open Eye is recognised as a leading UK photography gallery with a strong international profile.

Fundraising

See where Open Eye Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Liverpool City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£620,925

Latest Expenditure

£603,727

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,616

Charitable Activities £397,658

Other Trading £18,614

Investments £8,443

Other Income £193,594

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £592,666

Raising Funds £11,061

Governance £4,250

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£620,925	£603,727	£592,666	£525,255	£176,500	14 / 18
2023	£649,641	£714,287	£703,524	£400,829	£195,000	14 / 18
2022	£547,874	£550,128	£550,128	£555,144	£345,551	13 / 15
2021	£503,802	£380,515	£380,515	£557,398	£379,438	10 / 28
2020	£495,387	£528,915				0 / 47