Second Sight
The Charity was formed for the relief of people in north India who are blind or partially sighted, in particular by facilitating the provision of surgeons to carry out cataract surgery, the training of local doctors and nurses and the provision of support and assistance to enable community eye hospitals to become self-sufficient and sustainable.
Activities & Mission
The Charity was formed for the relief of people in north India who are blind or partially sighted, in particular by facilitating the provision of surgeons to carry out cataract surgery, the training of local doctors and nurses and the provision of support and assistance to enable community eye hospitals to become self-sufficient and sustainable.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £419,133 | £383,708 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £416,075 | £313,858 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £279,118 | £386,091 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £454,798 | £572,208 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £745,697 | £585,821 | £585,821 | £427,760 | £427,760 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Second Sight
What does Second Sight do?
The Charity was formed for the relief of people in north India who are blind or partially sighted, in particular by facilitating the provision of surgeons to carry out cataract surgery, the training of local doctors and nurses and the provision of support and assistance to enable community eye hospitals to become self-sufficient and sustainable.
How much income did Second Sight report in 2025?
Second Sight reported total income of £419k and reported expenditure of £384k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Second Sight?
Second Sight has a program ratio of 78.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Second Sight registered as a charity?
Second Sight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 2000 as charity number 1080445. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Second Sight?
Second Sight is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr LUCY MATHEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Second Sight operate?
Second Sight operates in India, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Second Sight a registered charity?
Yes — Second Sight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080445.
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