--- title: "General Optical Council — check charity number 1150137 | CharityCompare" description: "Is General Optical Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150137. Education/training charity based in Part Floor 29, 1 Canada Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/general-optical-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:24:04.197Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer General Optical Council is a registered charity (number 1150137) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £12,176,749 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about General Optical Council? Registered charity number 1150137 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Part Floor 29, 1 Canada Square Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,176,749 Website [www.optical.org](http://www.optical.org/) ## What does General Optical Council do? We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our statutory role is to protect and promote the health and safety of members of the public by promoting high standards of professional education, conduct and performance among our registrants. We currently register around 26,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses. ## What causes is General Optical Council registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for General Optical Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. General Optical Council is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=general-optical-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.optical.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is General Optical Council a legitimate charity? Yes. General Optical Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150137) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is General Optical Council's charity number? General Optical Council's charity number is 1150137. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1150137? Search 1150137 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does General Optical Council do? We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our statutory role is to protect and promote the health and safety of members of the public by promoting high standards of professional education, conduct and performance among our registrants. We currently register around 26,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses. Does General Optical Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for General Optical Council. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to General Optical Council? General Optical Council's website is http://www.optical.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1150137).