The Royal College Of Ophthalmologists
College Of Ophthalmologists
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 299872
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Aug. 9, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Aug. 2, 1988
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- Royal College Of Ophthalmologists
18 Stephenson Way
London
NW1 2HD
Contact
- Phone
- 0300 030 2020
- Website
rcophth.ac.uk
Activities
The College creates and maintains standards in ophthalmic training and practice, organises examinations and sets the curriculum. It maintains a CPD system and provides surgical skills courses for trainees. It organises scientific meetings, publishes a scientific journal and provides information on ophthalmic matters for practitioners and the general public.It encourages eye related research.
Objects: To (A) Advance The Science And Practise Of Ophthalmology (B) Educate Medical Practitioners In The Science And Practise Of Ophthalmology (C) Maintain Proper Standards In The Practise Of Ophthalmology For The Benefit Of The Public (D) Promote Study And Research Of Ophthalmology And Related Subjects And Publish The Useful Results Of Such Study And Research (E) Further Instruction On And Training In Ophthalmology Both In The United Kingdom And Overseas (F) Educate The General Public In All Matters Relating To Vision And The Health Of The Human Eye
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | Aug. 9, 2026On time | £7,870,000 | £7,381,000 | £13,329,000 | 39 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | July 2, 2025On time | £6,645,000 | £6,627,000 | £12,682,000 | 39 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | July 1, 2024On time | £6,210,000 | £6,679,000 | £12,295,000 | 37 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | July 18, 2023On time | £5,529,000 | £5,619,000 | £12,540,000 | 37 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | April 22, 2022On time | £5,137,000 | £4,750,000 | £13,144,000 | 32 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | May 12, 2021 | £3,712,000 | £4,258,000 | £12,562,000 | 32 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Andrew John Lotery | Oct. 1, 2023 |
| Anthony Carey | Dec. 31, 2022 |
| Christopher Way | Aug. 14, 2025 |
| Colin John Vize | May 20, 2025 |
| Darren Shu Jeng Ting | May 20, 2025 |
| Dilani Krishni Siriwardena | May 20, 2025 |
| Luke Jonathan Clifford | Aug. 5, 2026 |
| Melanie Caroline Corbett | May 20, 2025 |
| Mohamed Shafik Mohamed Elalfy | May 21, 2019 |
| Paul Stennett | May 19, 2026 |
| Stephen Jones | May 20, 2025 |
| Stephen Winder | May 20, 2025 |
| Swetha Maddula Batambuze | May 20, 2025 |
| Vikas Chadha | May 20, 2025 |
Linked charities
- Edridge-Green Lecture (299872-1)
- Sir William Lister Award In Ophthalmology (299872-2)
- Ashton Lecture Trust (299872-3)