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OCD Action

OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information is readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help. We are here because OCD tears families apart and leaves people isolated and exhausted.

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Activities & Mission

OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information is readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help. We are here because OCD tears families apart and leaves people isolated and exhausted.

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

Latest Income
£345,592
Latest Expenditure
£419,984

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 29.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £324,386
Charitable Activities £187,931
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £2,222

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £280,332
Raising Funds £105,834
Governance £6,714
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£345,592
£419,9840 / 120
2024
£514,539
£386,166£280,332£282,536£200,5996 / 120
2023
£307,188
£316,9910 / 100
2022
£232,670
£304,1120 / 80
2021
£387,204
£308,5610 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about OCD Action

What does OCD Action do?

OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information is readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help. We are here because OCD tears families apart and leaves people isolated and exhausted.

How much income did OCD Action report in 2025?

OCD Action reported total income of £346k and reported expenditure of £420k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was OCD Action registered as a charity?

OCD Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 2013 as charity number 1154202. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs OCD Action?

OCD Action is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kath Howell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does OCD Action operate?

OCD Action operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is OCD Action a registered charity?

Yes — OCD Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154202.

Details

Address
Suite 506-507 Davina House
137-149 Goswell Road
LONDON
EC1V 7ET
Registration Date
15 October 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5041412
Charity Number
1154202

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Trustees

Kath Howell Chair
Bethan Kerr
Catherine Benfield
Chloe Volz
Faizal Musa
Also governs 1 other charity
NISHAN DIAS
Sarah Hindley

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30 July 2026
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