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Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk)

Also known as: Opaal(uk)

OPAAL is the only national second tier organisation providing information and support for independent advocacy with older people in the UK. We've managed a number of national projects promoting independent advocacy with older people. We support advocacy schemes and work closely with partners in national and local government and with other organisations concerned with supporting older people

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Activities & Mission

OPAAL is the only national second tier organisation providing information and support for independent advocacy with older people in the UK. We've managed a number of national projects promoting independent advocacy with older people. We support advocacy schemes and work closely with partners in national and local government and with other organisations concerned with supporting older people

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
£23,575
Latest Expenditure
£7,258

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 30.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 30.8%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£23,575
£7,2580 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk)

What does Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) do?

OPAAL is the only national second tier organisation providing information and support for independent advocacy with older people in the UK. We've managed a number of national projects promoting independent advocacy with older people. We support advocacy schemes and work closely with partners in national and local government and with other organisations concerned with supporting older people

How much income did Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) report in 2025?

Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) registered as a charity?

Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 2002 as charity number 1090182. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk)?

Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVE BRADSHAW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) operate?

Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — Opaal (uk) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090182.

Details

Address
Sandwell Advocacy
28 Wood Street
TIPTON
West Midlands
DY4 9BQ
Registration Date
22 January 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3973773
Charity Number
1090182

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Trustees

DAVE BRADSHAW Chair
Akshey Kalra
Betty Machin
EILEEN RUDDEN
JANET ANN CULLINGFORD
Also governs 1 other charity
Kay Steven

Also Known As

  • Opaal(uk)

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