is sightsavers a genuine charity and do the really get the money [all of it ]?

Answer 1

Sightsavers is the operating name for the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind. You can view their accounts at
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/showcharity.asp?remchar=&chyno=207544

Answer 2

It certainly seems to be a genuine charity - there are plenty of press releases and so on over a good many years plus their own website, although that means nothing of course. Unless you can really look through the accounts of a charity and know how to interpret the figures, it is difficult to say. And of course, some percentage of the money you give would have to be used as administration costs because people have to process the money, allocate it and so on...
Always a difficult one this. Perhaps if you want to donate to charity, find a local charity to you that will use all of your money rather than part and you can be a part of what they do too.

Answer 3

Sight Savers Charity

Answer 4

As of October 19, 2006, these are the figures for SightSavers:

Sightsavers International is a registered UK charity (number 207544) that works in more than 30 developing countries to prevent blindness, restore sight and improve life for those who will never see. 2. There are 37 million blind people in the world; 75% of all blindness can be prevented or cured. 3. Since 1950, Sightsavers has restored sight to 5.65 million people and treated more than 100 million more.

Answer 5

you can never be sure how much money actually goes to the good cause, but legally in the UK only 1% has to be used on the cause the other 99% can legally be 'used' for operational/admin costs. something to bear in mind.

Answer 6

Ask if they give reciepts for tax .. Ask them for details on fund distribution. If they refuse. Give to known charities..