EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY AND OPTICS
The Academy is a young organisation that is working to provide a much needed voice to help advance the profession, develop the scientific knowledge base and support and promote lifelong learning for optometrists, opticians, vision scientists and all those involved in eye health care across Europe.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of €24,044 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to €178,188. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. The organization maintains a reserves policy target of €50k, which is well below its actual unrestricted fund balance.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves figure is set at €50k as of 31st December 2025.” — page 8
“The College of Optometrists has provided an interest free loan to EAOO. The balance at the year end is €23,135 (2024 €23,135), it is only repayable if the Academy was to be wound up, which is not anticipated currently.” — page 20
“European Council of Optometry & Optics 5,000” — page 17
“The College of Optometrists has provided an interest free loan to EAOO. The balance at the year end is €23,135 (2024 €23,135), it is only repayable if the Academy was to be wound up, which is not anticipated currently.” — page 20
“European Council of Optometry & Optics 5,000” — page 17
“The College of Optometrists has provided an interest free loan to EAOO. The balance at the year end is €23,135 (2024 €23,135), it is only repayable if the Academy was to be wound up, which is not anticipated currently.” — page 20
“European Council of Optometry & Optics 5,000” — page 17
Trustees
- Rupal Lovell-Patelchair
- Daniela Nosch
- Daniela Oehring
- David Parkins
- Edward Arthur Mallen
- Giancarlo Montani
- Jose Manuel Gonzalez-Meijome
- Matic Vogric
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £70k | £49k |
| 31/12/2024 | £72k | £49k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £46k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £11k |
Common questions
Is EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY AND OPTICS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of €24,044 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to €178,188. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. The organization maintains a reserves policy target of €50k, which is well below its actual unrestricted fund balance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.