Urban Eye
Analysis
Urban Eye is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Urban Eye reported income of £23k and spending of £41k, spending 180% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £39k to £23k (-41%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 124%. Over the whole period it spent 128% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Urban Eye sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Welshampton Parish Hall (£23k), 1st Calne Scout Group (£23k) and The Empire Hall Graffham (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Urban Eye transforms run-down parts of the inner city around London through regeneration, imaginative design solutions, creative architectural lighting and community art. A true investment in the area. The Charity works in close partnership with key stakeholders and encourages participation with community groups and schools to help generate respect for the local environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Welshampton Parish Hall | Ellesmere | £23k |
| 1st Calne Scout Group | Calne | £23k |
| The Empire Hall Graffham | Petworth | £23k |
| King's Lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society | King's Lynn | £23k |