--- title: "Cambridge Eye Trust — check charity number 265140 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cambridge Eye Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 265140. Education/training charity based in Trumpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cambridge-eye-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:58:47.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cambridge Eye Trust is a registered charity (number 265140) 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 £96,316 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Cambridge Eye Trust? Registered charity number 265140 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Trumpington Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £96,316 Website [www.cambridgeeyetrust.org.uk](http://www.cambridgeeyetrust.org.uk/) ## What does Cambridge Eye Trust do? The charity supports scientific research and education in ophthalmological medicine, principally by arranging an annual residential symposium and supporting university and hospital staff and funding instrument and other costs for research. ## What causes is Cambridge Eye Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambridge Eye Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cambridge Eye Trust 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=cambridge-eye-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cambridgeeyetrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cambridge Eye Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Cambridge Eye Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 265140) 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 Cambridge Eye Trust's charity number? Cambridge Eye Trust's charity number is 265140. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 265140? Search 265140 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 Cambridge Eye Trust do? The charity supports scientific research and education in ophthalmological medicine, principally by arranging an annual residential symposium and supporting university and hospital staff and funding instrument and other costs for research. Does Cambridge Eye Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Eye Trust. 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 Cambridge Eye Trust? Cambridge Eye Trust's website is http://www.cambridgeeyetrust.org.uk/ — 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/265140).