Operation Orphan
Operation Orphan is a charity designed to create brighter futures for orphans and vulnerable children in our world.Our work is carried out under five strands; education, health, sustainable development, poverty relief and spiritual and psychosocial care.We strengthen the care structure of the children by operating in the context of the culture and employing a holistic approach to each project.
Activities & Mission
Operation Orphan is a charity designed to create brighter futures for orphans and vulnerable children in our world.Our work is carried out under five strands; education, health, sustainable development, poverty relief and spiritual and psychosocial care.We strengthen the care structure of the children by operating in the context of the culture and employing a holistic approach to each project.
Grants
Operation Orphan is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £353,158
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £302,226 | £353,158 | 0 / 250 | |||
| 2024 | £317,936 | £430,912 | 0 / 250 | |||
| 2023 | £578,764 | £410,920 | £410,920 | £226,200 | £87,995 | 5 / 134 |
| 2022 | £321,009 | £311,021 | 0 / 29 | |||
| 2021 | £241,871 | £245,881 | 0 / 230 |
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Frequently asked questions about Operation Orphan
What does Operation Orphan do?
Operation Orphan is a charity designed to create brighter futures for orphans and vulnerable children in our world.Our work is carried out under five strands; education, health, sustainable development, poverty relief and spiritual and psychosocial care.We strengthen the care structure of the children by operating in the context of the culture and employing a holistic approach to each project.
How much income did Operation Orphan report in 2025?
Operation Orphan reported total income of £302k and reported expenditure of £353k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Operation Orphan registered as a charity?
Operation Orphan was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2010 as charity number 1136170. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Operation Orphan?
Operation Orphan is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Broughton MBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Operation Orphan operate?
Operation Orphan operates across 13 areas, including Congo (Democratic Republic), Ghana, Jamaica and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Operation Orphan a registered charity?
Yes — Operation Orphan is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136170.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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