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.
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.
Grants
Retina UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £525,048
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
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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Region
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 | £1,749,159 | £2,092,362 | £1,682,077 | £1,699,261 | £629,539 | 23 / 120 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Retina UK reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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 12 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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Brps
- Rp Fighting Blindness
- Rp Fighting Blindness.
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated