Support us
Advancing sight-saving eye research
Donations help fund pioneering research projects at the University of Southampton, bringing us closer to new treatments for sight loss.
At Gift of Sight, we support scientists working to:
- Develop new treatments for conditions like macular degeneration
- Advance research into rare inherited eye diseases
- Improve the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions
Your support is helping to protect and restore vision for future generations. Find out more about Your Impact.
Ways you can support our research:
Make a donation
A one off or regular gift helps fund vital research. 
Other ways to donate:
By Cheque
Please make payable to Gift of Sight and post to:
Gift of Sight
Development Office
Building 37, Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
By bank transfer (BACS) - please contact us to request our details: info@giftofsight.org.uk
By phone - please call: 023 80592747
Please leave a message and one of our colleagues will be happy to call you back.
By Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) – Please make a direct transfer from your CAF account by searching for University of Southampton within the portal. Please note that CAF vouchers or cheques can no longer be accepted after 1 August 2026.
Fundraise for us
Take part in an event, challenge, or support one of our fundraisers. From marathons to community events like coffee mornings, every effort makes a difference. Please get in touch to discuss your ideas.
Make your fundraising go further
Many companies offer match funding, meaning they will match what you raise and double your financial impact. Ask your employer if they run this type of scheme.
Leave a gift in your will
A legacy gift has a lasting impact, helping us to continue funding research for years to come. Find out more about leaving a legacy.
Partner with us
We work with trusts, foundations and businesses to support innovative research. Find out more about business support.
Other easy ways to support
There are also simple, everyday ways you can support sight-saving research at no cost to you.
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Recycle your ink cartridges – Turn your used cartridges into funding for eye research.
Visit Recycle4Charity - Nominate us at your local supermarket – Support us through your supermarket’s community funding scheme.
Why support Gift of Sight?
Gift of Sight is a research appeal. We do not provide medical services, but we fund and support vital research that helps improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for patients with sight threatening condtions.
By supporting us, you are helping:
- Turn scientific discoveries into treatments
- Support the next generation of eye researchers
- Improve the lives of future patients affected by sight loss
“Gift of Sight is such a wonderful local and important charity and I am proud to be a supporter!” - Gift of Sight supporter
Please get in touch.
If you’d like to discuss ways to support our work, we’d be delighted to chat with you. Please get in touch.