CAMBRIDGE EYE TRUST
The charity supports scientific research and education in ophthalmological medicine, principally by arranging an annual residential symposium and supporting university and hospital staff and funding instrument and other costs for research.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state the charity reported a deficit of £40,436 on charitable activities for the year, offset by a net investment gain of £117,903, resulting in a net income increase. Per the trustees' report, total net assets stood at £1,963,000, with the majority held in listed investments, providing a substantial reserve base.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees require reserves sufficient to cover potential deficits from the annual symposium.” — page 6
Trustees
- Brinda Muthusamy
- Cornelius Rene
- David Chuen Soong Wong
- Douglas Newman
- Erika Marie Damato
- John Andrew Hughdeburg Sharp
- Liam Andrew Sullivan
- MR N J SARKIES
- Professor Michael Richard Edward Proctor FRS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £96k | £137k |
| 31/10/2024 | £145k | £106k |
| 31/10/2023 | £101k | £83k |
| 31/10/2022 | £122k | £87k |
| 31/10/2021 | £55k | £83k |
Common questions
Is CAMBRIDGE EYE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state the charity reported a deficit of £40,436 on charitable activities for the year, offset by a net investment gain of £117,903, resulting in a net income increase. Per the trustees' report, total net assets stood at £1,963,000, with the majority held in listed investments, providing a substantial reserve base. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.