The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital
Also known as: Friends of Moorfields
We provide services and equipment for Moorfields Eye Hospital that would not be available through normal NHS funding. We manage a team of over 200 volunteers and pay for non-medical staff posts and purchase one off pieces of equipment that will enhance the patient experience.
Activities & Mission
We provide services and equipment for Moorfields Eye Hospital that would not be available through normal NHS funding. We manage a team of over 200 volunteers and pay for non-medical staff posts and purchase one off pieces of equipment that will enhance the patient experience.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% 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
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 | £1,020,449 | £641,262 | £574,866 | £2,880,579 | £2,880,579 | 10 / 340 |
| 2024 | £528,804 | £617,391 | £566,368 | £2,437,409 | £2,437,409 | 10 / 300 |
| 2023 | £544,454 | £546,737 | £504,979 | £2,370,251 | £2,370,251 | 10 / 280 |
| 2022 | £551,113 | £456,507 | £419,129 | £2,561,670 | £2,561,670 | 6 / 230 |
| 2021 | £644,874 | £410,369 | £383,495 | £2,436,199 | £100,000 | 8 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital
What does The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital do?
We provide services and equipment for Moorfields Eye Hospital that would not be available through normal NHS funding. We manage a team of over 200 volunteers and pay for non-medical staff posts and purchase one off pieces of equipment that will enhance the patient experience.
How much income did The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital report in 2025?
The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £641k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital?
The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital has a program ratio of 56.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital registered as a charity?
The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 2015 as charity number 1161546. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital?
The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Robert Hutchings. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital operate?
The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of Moorfields Eye Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161546.
Details
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LONDON
EC1V 2PD
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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