# Eyes for East Africa (Uk)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1053222 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1053222)
- Website: https://www.eyesforeastafrica.org
- Latest income: £21.2k; spending £21.1k
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Kenya, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/eyes-for-east-africa

To promote the relief, care and treatment of blind and partially sighted people who are treated by Kwale District Eye Centre, Kenya.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £21.2k | £21.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £20k | £19.1k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £23.4k | £25.4k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £23.9k | £26.7k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £13.5k | £10.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the relief, care and treatment of blind and partially sighted people who are treated by kwale district eye centre, Kenya.

## What it funds

Eyes for East Africa (Uk) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Eyes for East Africa (Uk) reported income of £21.2k and spending of £21.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £102k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Eyes for East Africa (Uk) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (eyesforeastafrica.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Eyes for East Africa (Uk) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Eyes for East Africa (Uk) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Eyes for East Africa (Uk) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kenya, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Eyes for East Africa (Uk) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Eyes for East Africa (Uk) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Eyes for East Africa (Uk) give each year?

The register does not break out Eyes for East Africa (Uk)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £21.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.5k a year.

### How large is Eyes for East Africa (Uk)?

In its latest reported year Eyes for East Africa (Uk) reported income of £21.2k and spending of £21.1k.


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