--- title: "The Spectacle Makers' Charity — check charity number 1186122 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Spectacle Makers' Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186122. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Apothecaries Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-spectacle-makers-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:22:36.962Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Spectacle Makers' Charity is a registered charity (number 1186122) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £97,196 (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 The Spectacle Makers' Charity? Registered charity number 1186122 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Apothecaries Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £97,196 Website [www.spectaclemakers.com/Charity](http://www.spectaclemakers.com/Charity) ## What does The Spectacle Makers' Charity do? The Charity 's main activity is grant-giving, principally for the relief of those in need by reason of vision impairment and/or sight loss and the advancement of study, knowledge and education in the field of optics for the public benefit, including the promotion of research in the field of optics and the publication of the useful results. ## What causes is The Spectacle Makers' Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Spectacle Makers' Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Spectacle Makers' Charity 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=the-spectacle-makers-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spectaclemakers.com/Charity) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Spectacle Makers' Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Spectacle Makers' Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186122) 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 Spectacle Makers' Charity's charity number? The Spectacle Makers' Charity's charity number is 1186122. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186122? Search 1186122 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 Spectacle Makers' Charity do? The Charity 's main activity is grant-giving, principally for the relief of those in need by reason of vision impairment and/or sight loss and the advancement of study, knowledge and education in the field of optics for the public benefit, including the promotion of research in the field of optics and the publication of the useful results. Does The Spectacle Makers' Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Spectacle Makers' Charity. 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 Spectacle Makers' Charity? The Spectacle Makers' Charity's website is http://www.spectaclemakers.com/Charity — 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/1186122).