International Orthoptic Association
Analysis
International Orthoptic Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ec3v 0bt. It was registered in December 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01166743). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, International Orthoptic Association reported income of £25k and spending of £29k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £22k to £25k (+11%), an average of +2.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 366%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, International Orthoptic Association sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Charity of Jamieson-Bystock (£25k), The Bay Community Hub (£25k) and Old Heath Community Association (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The International Orthoptic Association promotes excellence in orthoptic education, research, and clinical practice worldwide. It supports professional development through congresses, training programs, and global collaboration.Activities include educational grants, outreach projects, and the advancement of vision care standards.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Charity of Jamieson-Bystock | Exeter | £25k |
| The Bay Community Hub | East Sussex | £25k |
| Old Heath Community Association | Wolverhampton | £25k |
| Teamwork Wyc | West Midlands | £25k |