Sight Research UK
Also known as: National Eye Research Centre, British Eye Foundation, British Sight Foundation, Sight Loss Research UK, Vision Research UK
The relief of sickness and the promotion of good health for the public benefit by funding and supporting research into the causes and treatment of eye disease and blindness and publishing and disseminating the useful results thereof.
Activities & Mission
The relief of sickness and the promotion of good health for the public benefit by funding and supporting research into the causes and treatment of eye disease and blindness and publishing and disseminating the useful results thereof.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — National Eye Research Centre (organisation 294087)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £870,637 | £693,639 | £502,982 | £2,602,213 | £1,000,000 | 6 / 28 |
| 2024 | £802,741 | £814,230 | £794,274 | £2,348,258 | £1,000,000 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £389,668 | £356,357 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2022 | £825,818 | £414,030 | £225,929 | £2,222,899 | £2,161,435 | 3 / 12 |
| 2021 | £424,562 | £610,928 | 0 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sight Research UK
What does Sight Research UK do?
The relief of sickness and the promotion of good health for the public benefit by funding and supporting research into the causes and treatment of eye disease and blindness and publishing and disseminating the useful results thereof.
How much income did Sight Research UK report in 2025?
Sight Research UK reported total income of £871k and reported expenditure of £694k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sight Research UK?
Sight Research UK has a program ratio of 57.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sight Research UK registered as a charity?
Sight Research UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2014 as charity number 1156134. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Sight Research UK?
Sight Research UK is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carol Margaret Elizabeth Mayo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sight Research UK operate?
Sight Research UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sight Research UK a registered charity?
Yes — Sight Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156134.
Details
Equinox South
Great Park Road
Bradley Stoke
BRISTOL
BS32 4QL
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Also Known As
- National Eye Research Centre
- Sight Research UK
- British Eye Foundation
- British Sight Foundation
- Sight Loss Research UK
- Vision Research UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated