Retina UK

Also known as: Brps, Rp Fighting Blindness, Rp Fighting Blindness.

We support people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invest in medical research to ensure that people can lead a fulfilling life.

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Activities & Mission

We support people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invest in medical research to ensure that people can lead a fulfilling life.

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,170,849

Latest Expenditure

£1,656,344

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 25.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,032,524

Charitable Activities £86,376

Other Trading £0

Investments £51,949

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,291,618

Raising Funds £364,726

Governance £57,675

Grants to Institutions £716,144

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,170,849	£1,656,344	£1,291,618	£2,042,464	£629,539	23 / 100
2023	£1,287,014	£1,793,801	£1,494,111	£1,527,959	£1,005,442	24 / 120
2022	£1,562,632	£1,535,942	£1,239,994	£2,036,626	£280,000	26 / 120
2021	£1,239,135	£887,016	£633,898	£2,023,342	£280,000	25 / 120
2020	£2,128,494	£1,318,767	£1,070,821	£1,639,489	£280,000	29 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Retina UK

What does Retina UK do?

We support people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invest in medical research to ensure that people can lead a fulfilling life.

How much income did Retina UK report in 2024?

Retina UK reported total income of £2.17m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Retina UK?

Retina UK has a program ratio of 59.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Retina UK registered as a charity?

Retina UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2013 as charity number 1153851. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Retina UK?

Retina UK is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Retina UK operate?

Retina UK operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Retina UK a registered charity?

Yes — Retina UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153851.