sight research uk

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Sight Research UK is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Email Charity

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.

Fundraising

See where Sight Research UK is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£802,741

Latest Expenditure

£814,230

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £729,618

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £1,487

Investments £71,636

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £794,274

Raising Funds £19,956

Governance £6,666

Grants to Institutions £519,017

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£1,087,009	£410,697	£237,939	£1,812,534	£1,754,447	3 / 8