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Older People's Action In The Locality

Also known as: Opal

Supporting older people who live in Leeds 16 to live informed, healthy and happy lives in their own homes. Through offering a wide range of activities and services to older people, we promote independence and reduce social isolation.OPAL is based in, and manages Welcome In Community Centre and Cafe. The centre is a community anchor and is a safe and friendly space for all.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting older people who live in Leeds 16 to live informed, healthy and happy lives in their own homes. Through offering a wide range of activities and services to older people, we promote independence and reduce social isolation.OPAL is based in, and manages Welcome In Community Centre and Cafe. The centre is a community anchor and is a safe and friendly space for all.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£571,292
Latest Expenditure
£573,375

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £360,811
Charitable Activities £230,422
Other Trading £19,234
Investments £8,370
Other Income £90

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £550,958
Raising Funds £0
Governance £83,036
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£618,927
£550,958£550,958£863,369£751,78212 / 105
2023
£368,820
£422,5220 / 102
2022
£384,028
£365,4650 / 140
2021
£445,344
£277,3060 / 350

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Older People's Action In The Locality

What does Older People's Action In The Locality do?

Supporting older people who live in Leeds 16 to live informed, healthy and happy lives in their own homes. Through offering a wide range of activities and services to older people, we promote independence and reduce social isolation.OPAL is based in, and manages Welcome In Community Centre and Cafe. The centre is a community anchor and is a safe and friendly space for all.

How much income did Older People's Action In The Locality report in 2024?

Older People's Action In The Locality reported total income of £619k and reported expenditure of £551k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Older People's Action In The Locality registered as a charity?

Older People's Action In The Locality was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 2009 as charity number 1131792. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Older People's Action In The Locality?

Older People's Action In The Locality is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Sellens. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Older People's Action In The Locality operate?

Older People's Action In The Locality operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Older People's Action In The Locality a registered charity?

Yes — Older People's Action In The Locality is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131792.

Details

Address
CEO
Welcome In Community Centre
55 Bedford Drive
LEEDS
LS16 6DJ
Registration Date
24 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047186
Charity Number
1131792

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Trustees

Martin Sellens Chair
Barry John Anderson
Elizabeth Locke
Gary Hartley
GRACE CLARK
John Sutcliffe
Louise Tanner
Richard Walter Welch Mr

Also Known As

  • Opal

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