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International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

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International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£3,978,549
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£3,386,063
Registered charity number
1100559
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area)
London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.iapb.org

Quick answer

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (number 1100559) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness do?

1 Advocacy to influence government policy, health systems and resourcing decisions at global, regional and national levels 2 Promotion of knowledge and learning so Members are more able to contribute to eye health3 Generate resources sufficient to enable Members to deliver the strategy4 Global initiatives that bring value and enhance collaboration to achieve universal eye health coverage

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

Answers International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's highest-paid staff paid?

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 6 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (1 employee).

Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£130,001–£140,0001
£80,001–£90,0004
£60,001–£70,0001

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Where does International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's money come from?

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness reported £4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.1m (78%), trading and fundraising events £636k (16%), donations and legacies £241k (6%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£3.1m · 78%
  • Trading and fundraising events£636k · 16%
  • Donations and legacies£241k · 6%

Does International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness receive government funding?

The annual return does not answer this question for International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Company number
04620869 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (UK) Limited
Where it says it operates
South Africa · Throughout London

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness as a registered charity (number 1100559) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's charity number?
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's charity number is 1100559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1100559?
Search 1100559 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 International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness do?
1 Advocacy to influence government policy, health systems and resourcing decisions at global, regional and national levels 2 Promotion of knowledge and learning so Members are more able to contribute to eye health3 Generate resources sufficient to enable Members to deliver the strategy4 Global initiatives that bring value and enhance collaboration to achieve universal eye health coverage
Does International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. 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 International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness?
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's website listed in our register data is http://www.iapb.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 6 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £130,001–£140,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's money come from?
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness reported £4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.1m (78%), trading and fundraising events £636k (16%), donations and legacies £241k (6%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness?
The register records International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's trustees paid?
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness previously called?
The register lists this previous name for International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness: International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (UK) Limited.
When was International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness registered as a charity?
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness was entered on the register on 6 November 2003. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04620869).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.