# Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1086676 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1086676)
- Latest income: £3,090; spending £2,310
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Oaee (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ophthalmic-aid-to-eastern-europe

Supports teaching/training initiatives for ophthalmologists in Eastern and Central Europe. Sends ophthalmic equipment to centres in Eastern Europe. Gives financial support to the IAPB Europe website

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,090 | £2,310 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,150 | £3,300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £50.4k | £43.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,564 | £1,592 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of need, in particular, through the provision of medical equipment, text books, journals, and short-term training, to medical staff working in Ophthalmic practice, in the countries of Eastern Europe.

## What it funds

Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe reported income of £3,090 and spending of £2,310. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £51.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 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 Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe give each year?

The register does not break out Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,310. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.2k a year.

### How large is Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe?

In its latest reported year Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe reported income of £3,090 and spending of £2,310.


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