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title: "Applied Vision Association — check charity number 1049146 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Applied Vision Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1049146. Education/training charity based in The Aston Triangle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/applied-vision-association
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:56.719Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Applied Vision Association is a registered charity (number 1049146) 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; animals. Its latest reported income was £8,888 (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 Applied Vision Association?

Registered charity number

1049146

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The Aston Triangle

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£8,888

Website

[www.theava.net](http://www.theava.net/)

## What does Applied Vision Association do?

The objects of the charity are to advance, promote, develop and improve the study and knowledge of vision sciences.It holds regular conferences and administers the Vision Scientists Memorial Fund (a restricted fund) to provide travel to conferences and bursaries for junior scientists working in this field.

## What causes is Applied Vision Association registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAnimals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Applied Vision Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Applied Vision Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Applied Vision Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Applied Vision Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1049146) 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 Applied Vision Association's charity number?

Applied Vision Association's charity number is 1049146. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1049146?

Search 1049146 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 Applied Vision Association do?

The objects of the charity are to advance, promote, develop and improve the study and knowledge of vision sciences.It holds regular conferences and administers the Vision Scientists Memorial Fund (a restricted fund) to provide travel to conferences and bursaries for junior scientists working in this field.

Does Applied Vision Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Applied Vision Association. 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 Applied Vision Association?

Applied Vision Association's website is http://www.theava.net — 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/1049146).