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The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research

Also known as: Knoop Trust

The Knoop Trust currently helps to fund ophthalmic research in Oxford. A post jointly held in St Cross College and the University Department of Ophthalmology is awarded from time to timeto suitable applicants. The aim is to make the award annually when conditions permit.

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Activities & Mission

The Knoop Trust currently helps to fund ophthalmic research in Oxford. A post jointly held in St Cross College and the University Department of Ophthalmology is awarded from time to timeto suitable applicants. The aim is to make the award annually when conditions permit.

Grants

The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£31,869
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

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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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

Latest Income
£19,808
Latest Expenditure
£31,869

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 160.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£19,808
£31,8690 / 0
2024
£19,864
£30,6830 / 0
2023
£34,319
£34,0650 / 0
2022
£25,537
£32,9420 / 0
2021
£16,612
£39,0770 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research

What does The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research do?

The Knoop Trust currently helps to fund ophthalmic research in Oxford. A post jointly held in St Cross College and the University Department of Ophthalmology is awarded from time to timeto suitable applicants. The aim is to make the award annually when conditions permit.

How much income did The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research report in 2025?

The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research registered as a charity?

The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 1992 as charity number 1014695. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research?

The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research operate?

The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research a registered charity?

Yes — The Hung Cheng And Baroness Olga Knoop Trust For Ophthalmic Research is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014695.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 October 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1014695
Charity Number
1014695

Trustees

Kate Mavor CBE
Professor Sir Andrew John Pollard
Samantha de Silva
Also governs 1 other charity
Veronica Van Heyningen
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Knoop Trust

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