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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% 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 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.
How efficient is Operation Orphan?
Operation Orphan has a program ratio of 71.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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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NOTTINGHAM
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- 14 May 2026
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