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Vision Care For Homeless People

VCHP provide free eyecare services to homeless and other vulnerable people in UK in an accessible and friendly environment in which they feel safe, welcome and comfortable. We aim to preserve, protect and promote the ocular health of homeless and other vulnerable people in the UK and include the provision of spectacles that meets their immediate visual needs.

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Activities & Mission

VCHP provide free eyecare services to homeless and other vulnerable people in UK in an accessible and friendly environment in which they feel safe, welcome and comfortable. We aim to preserve, protect and promote the ocular health of homeless and other vulnerable people in the UK and include the provision of spectacles that meets their immediate visual needs.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£469,048
Latest Expenditure
£413,117

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.1%
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
£469,048
£413,1170 / 135
2024
£265,780
£262,7520 / 114
2023
£152,326
£160,9780 / 95
2022
£106,506
£113,3020 / 56
2021
£104,808
£95,2470 / 32

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vision Care For Homeless People

What does Vision Care For Homeless People do?

VCHP provide free eyecare services to homeless and other vulnerable people in UK in an accessible and friendly environment in which they feel safe, welcome and comfortable. We aim to preserve, protect and promote the ocular health of homeless and other vulnerable people in the UK and include the provision of spectacles that meets their immediate visual needs.

How much income did Vision Care For Homeless People report in 2025?

Vision Care For Homeless People reported total income of £469k and reported expenditure of £413k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vision Care For Homeless People registered as a charity?

Vision Care For Homeless People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2007 as charity number 1118076. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Vision Care For Homeless People?

Vision Care For Homeless People is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELAINE STYLES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vision Care For Homeless People operate?

Vision Care For Homeless People operates across 9 areas, including Scotland, Birmingham City, Brighton And Hove and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Vision Care For Homeless People a registered charity?

Yes — Vision Care For Homeless People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118076.

Details

Address
C/o Crisis Uk
50-52 Commercial Street
LONDON
E1 6LT
Registration Date
22 February 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4027637
Charity Number
1118076

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Trustees

ELAINE STYLES Chair
David Oliver
Emma Low
Gillian Syme
Harinder Paul
Paul Chapman-Hatchett
Sean Lawe

Sectors & Classifications

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