The Sussex Eye Foundation

Also known as: Sef

The charity raises funds and public awareness to meet its objectives by hosting events and by selling copies of Professor Christopher Liu's book 'The Eyes Have It'.

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Activities & Mission

The charity raises funds and public awareness to meet its objectives by hosting events and by selling copies of Professor Christopher Liu's book 'The Eyes Have It'.

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.

Local Authority

East Sussex West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£12,312

Latest Expenditure

£6,715

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 54.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 54.5%

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 2024.

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 2023 — The Sussex Corneal Research Fund (organisation 4019340)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£12,312	£6,715	0 / 0
2023	£10,451	£4,576	0 / 0
2022	£3,112	£941	0 / 0
2021	£589	£0	0 / 0
2020	£22,086	£57	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sussex Eye Foundation

What does The Sussex Eye Foundation do?

The charity raises funds and public awareness to meet its objectives by hosting events and by selling copies of Professor Christopher Liu's book 'The Eyes Have It'.

How much income did The Sussex Eye Foundation report in 2024?

The Sussex Eye Foundation reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sussex Eye Foundation registered as a charity?

The Sussex Eye Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2015 as charity number 1164025. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Sussex Eye Foundation?

The Sussex Eye Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Christopher Swee Chau Liu. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sussex Eye Foundation operate?

The Sussex Eye Foundation operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is The Sussex Eye Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Sussex Eye Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164025.