Lonely Orphans
Lonely Orphans provides the following * Education for orphans and their families throughout the world,* Accommodation and shelter for those in urgent need, *Emergency food, medical treatment and education for all in need,* Disaster Relief
Activities & Mission
Lonely Orphans provides the following * Education for orphans and their families throughout the world,* Accommodation and shelter for those in urgent need, *Emergency food, medical treatment and education for all in need,* Disaster Relief
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £979,759 | £1,022,296 | £776,912 | £93,405 | £13,111 | 11 / 15 |
| 2023 | £980,379 | £1,138,656 | £571,234 | £135,942 | £135,942 | 13 / 20 |
| 2022 | £939,906 | £1,041,444 | £871,707 | £294,219 | £184,796 | 14 / 8 |
| 2021 | £891,084 | £876,771 | £520,894 | £395,757 | £395,757 | 9 / 15 |
| 2020 | £804,418 | £625,818 | £235,272 | £381,444 | £100,000 | 10 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lonely Orphans
What does Lonely Orphans do?
Lonely Orphans provides the following * Education for orphans and their families throughout the world,* Accommodation and shelter for those in urgent need, *Emergency food, medical treatment and education for all in need,* Disaster Relief
How much income did Lonely Orphans report in 2024?
Lonely Orphans reported total income of £980k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lonely Orphans?
Lonely Orphans has a program ratio of 79.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lonely Orphans registered as a charity?
Lonely Orphans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2017 as charity number 1171230. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Lonely Orphans?
Lonely Orphans is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lonely Orphans operate?
Lonely Orphans operates across 18 areas, including Bangladesh, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Cambodia and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Lonely Orphans a registered charity?
Yes — Lonely Orphans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171230.
Details
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London
E1 1EJ
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