The Macular Disease Society
Also known as: Macular Society
Beating the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support.
Activities & Mission
Beating the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support.
Grants
The Macular Disease Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,556,000
- Who it helps
- elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability
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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 11% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 132). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Research 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 | £8,865,000 | £7,616,000 | £4,558,000 | £6,769,000 | £3,942,000 | 95 / 1023 |
| 2024 | £10,245,000 | £11,436,000 | £7,229,000 | £5,615,000 | £2,462,000 | 93 / 1283 |
| 2022 | £8,931,000 | £7,430,000 | £5,100,000 | £6,806,000 | £1,285,000 | 78 / 1221 |
| 2021 | £7,762,000 | £6,059,000 | £4,174,000 | £5,483,000 | £2,066,000 | 65 / 1390 |
| 2020 | £5,401,000 | £5,267,000 | £3,845,000 | £3,780,000 | £1,443,000 | 63 / 1368 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Macular Disease Society
What does The Macular Disease Society do?
Beating the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support.
How much income did The Macular Disease Society report in 2025?
The Macular Disease Society reported total income of £8.87m and reported expenditure of £7.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Macular Disease Society?
The Macular Disease Society has a program ratio of 51.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 132 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Macular Disease Society registered as a charity?
The Macular Disease Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1990 as charity number 1001198. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Macular Disease Society?
The Macular Disease Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Macular Disease Society operate?
The Macular Disease Society operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Macular Disease Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Macular Disease Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001198.
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Registry Information
Other notable Research charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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- The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge (commonly Known as the Royal Society)Income: £157,614,000
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Macular Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated