Moorfields Eye Charity

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Typical grants: £3,000 – £100,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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moorfieldseyecharity.org.uk

About Moorfields Eye Charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is the fundraising arm of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its research partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. Established in 1805, the charity upholds a long tradition of charitable support for eye health. Rooted in the ethos that sight profoundly matters, its mission is to fund research, innovation, and patient care improvements that transform lives affected by sight loss. The charity prioritises evidence-driven investments in breakthroughs such as gene therapy, diagnostics, and surgical technologies, alongside capacity-building through training and equipment. It drives open-access research and major capital projects, uniquely integrating hospital excellence with ophthalmic ambition.

What Moorfields Eye Charity funds

The charity funds research into a range of eye conditions including inherited eye diseases, myopia, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. It also supports innovations in AI-enhanced surgery and other surgical technologies. Investments cover capacity-building through PhD studentships, fellowships, career awards, and equipment for modelling eye diseases. The charity drives open-access research and major capital projects that advance eye health. The work of the institutions it supports has impact across the UK and globally.

Who can apply

Moorfields Eye Charity funds projects led by staff or affiliates of Moorfields Eye Hospital or the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. It prioritises academic institutions within these organisations and does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations. The charity's work benefits patients of the hospital and the wider community affected by sight loss, with reach extending across the UK and globally.

What Moorfields Eye Charity doesn't fund

The charity excludes core costs, unrestricted funding, and top-up grants from its support. It does not fund animal research unless it is essential to the project, and even then only with strict welfare standards.

How they like to fund

The charity works by invitation and does not accept unsolicited applications. It funds research, innovation, and capital projects, often in partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. It supports open-access research and major capital initiatives.

How much does Moorfields Eye Charity give?

£3,000 – £100,000

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Focus areas

Health

How to apply to Moorfields Eye Charity

Moorfields Eye Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Moorfields Eye Charity provide?

Moorfields Eye Charity typically provides grants of £3,000 - £100,000.

Where does Moorfields Eye Charity fund charities?

Moorfields Eye Charity funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Moorfields Eye Charity accept unsolicited applications?

Moorfields Eye Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Moorfields Eye Charity?

Moorfields Eye Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.