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Registered charity · No. 106043141-42 Craven Street

The College of Optometrists

The College of Optometrists is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, environment/conservation/heritage, based in 41-42 Craven Street.

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The College of Optometrists is a registered charity (number 1060431) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £10,690,250 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 The College of Optometrists?

Registered charity number
1060431
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
41-42 Craven Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£10,690,250

What does The College of Optometrists do?

THE COLLEGE IS THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH BODY FOR OPTOMETRY IN THE UK, PROMOTING OPTOMETRY TO KEY UK STAKEHOLDERS AND LOBBYING LEGISLATORS.WE FUND UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCH; DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT;PUBLISH A LEARNED JOURNAL; ARE THE SOLE UK REGULATOR APPROVED BODY TO ASSESS FITNESS TO PRACTICE IN THE UK;HOUSE AN OPTICAL MUSEUM AND OPTICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY.

What causes is The College of Optometrists registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The College of Optometrists yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The College of Optometrists 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The College of Optometrists a legitimate charity?
Yes. The College of Optometrists is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1060431) 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 The College of Optometrists's charity number?
The College of Optometrists's charity number is 1060431. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1060431?
Search 1060431 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 The College of Optometrists do?
THE COLLEGE IS THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH BODY FOR OPTOMETRY IN THE UK, PROMOTING OPTOMETRY TO KEY UK STAKEHOLDERS AND LOBBYING LEGISLATORS.WE FUND UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCH; DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT;PUBLISH A LEARNED JOURNAL; ARE THE SOLE UK REGULATOR APPROVED BODY TO ASSESS FITNESS TO PRACTICE IN THE UK;HOUSE AN OPTICAL MUSEUM AND OPTICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY.
Does The College of Optometrists have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The College of Optometrists. 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 The College of Optometrists?
The College of Optometrists's website is http://www.college-optometrists.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.