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The Institute of Optometry is a education organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2007. Annual revenue: $4.4 million. 100% of spending goes directly to programs.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Institute of Optometry is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Institute of Optometry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
The Institute of Optometry is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Institute of Optometry has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Institute of Optometry is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
The Institute of Optometry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the The Institute of Optometry profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Institute of Optometry is a education organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2007. Annual revenue: $4.4 million. 100% of spending goes directly to programs. The Institute of Optometry is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: The Institute of Optometry's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £790K.
The Institute of Optometry is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE INSTITUTE OF OPTOMETRY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE INSTITUTE OF OPTOMETRY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE INSTITUTE OF OPTOMETRY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (6)
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Sentiment
NeutralTuesday, April 21, 2026 - University of Waterloo
Monday, January 5, 2026 - University of Waterloo
Curriculum changes to include additional term | Optometry & Vision Science - University of Waterloo
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - University of Waterloo
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - University of Waterloo
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“Eyes are connected to people” - University of Waterloo
A donation for the future of practice | Optometry & Vision Science - University of Waterloo
2024 Resident & Fellowship Graduation \ - University of Rochester Medicine
OSAAT vision programme provides eye health services to school children - Media Update
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- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about The Institute of Optometry
- What is The Institute of Optometry?
- The Institute of Optometry is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Institute of Optometry is a education organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2007. Annual revenue: $4.4 million. 100% of spending goes directly to programs.
- When was The Institute of Optometry founded?
- The Institute of Optometry was founded in 2007.
- Where is The Institute of Optometry located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Institute of Optometry's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Institute of Optometry trustworthy?
- The Institute of Optometry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- Are donations to The Institute of Optometry tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.