# Isle of Wight Eye Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206288 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206288)
- Latest income: £6,550; spending £6,123
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/isle-of-wight-eye-trust

Provide grants for course fees and expenses. They consist of training in Ophthalmic out patient practical skills and decision making for Junior doctors, nursing, orthoptists and technical staff. The organisation also provides travel expenses and fees for speakers to attend local Ophthalmic nurse training on the Isle of Wight and will support local Ophthalmic research projects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Isle of Wight Eye Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Isle of Wight Eye Trust reported income of £6,550 and spending of £6,123.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Isle of Wight Eye Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Isle of Wight Eye Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Isle of Wight Eye Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Isle of Wight Eye Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Isle of Wight Eye Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Isle of Wight Eye Trust?

In its latest reported year Isle of Wight Eye Trust reported income of £6,550 and spending of £6,123.


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