Orbis Charitable Trust
Also known as: Orbis Orbis UK
Orbis Charitable Trust, known as Orbis UK is based in the UK and is an affiliate of Orbis International. Orbis International is a nonprofit global development organisation dedicated to saving sight and transforming lives. Our mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local institutions in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness.
Activities & Mission
Orbis Charitable Trust, known as Orbis UK is based in the UK and is an affiliate of Orbis International. Orbis International is a nonprofit global development organisation dedicated to saving sight and transforming lives. Our mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local institutions in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness.
Grants
Orbis Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,460,802
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
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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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
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,012,588 | £5,852,718 | £3,428,970 | £6,732,555 | £3,037,323 | 29 / 13 |
| 2024 | £5,094,140 | £5,631,656 | £3,101,325 | £2,572,686 | £2,428,760 | 31 / 8 |
| 2023 | £6,479,101 | £6,123,943 | £4,256,136 | £3,110,201 | £2,851,810 | 28 / 10 |
| 2022 | £6,186,955 | £6,013,830 | £4,231,970 | £2,755,044 | £2,197,817 | 30 / 18 |
| 2021 | £5,953,960 | £6,586,876 | £4,850,437 | £2,581,919 | £2,092,805 | 35 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Orbis Charitable Trust
What does Orbis Charitable Trust do?
Orbis Charitable Trust, known as Orbis UK is based in the UK and is an affiliate of Orbis International. Orbis International is a nonprofit global development organisation dedicated to saving sight and transforming lives. Our mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local institutions in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness.
How much income did Orbis Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Orbis Charitable Trust reported total income of £10.01m and reported expenditure of £5.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Orbis Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Orbis Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1997 as charity number 1061352. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Orbis Charitable Trust?
Orbis Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nick Fox. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Orbis Charitable Trust operate?
Orbis Charitable Trust operates across 11 areas, including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Orbis Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Orbis Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061352.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Orbis Orbis UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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