Eyes for East Africa (UK)
Analysis
Eyes for East Africa (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Eyes for East Africa (UK) reported income of £21k and spending of £21k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £14k to £21k (+57%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 76%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Eyes for East Africa (UK) sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Barnes Church & Healing Centre Trust Limited (£21k), Personal Bridge (£21k) and Childrens Hope Foundation (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the relief, care and treatment of blind and partially sighted people who are treated by Kwale District Eye Centre, Kenya.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Barnes Church & Healing Centre Trust Limited | Barnes | £21k |
| Personal Bridge | West Yorkshire | £21k |
| Childrens Hope Foundation | London | £21k |
| The Rutland Trust | Oakham | £21k |