opes-lcef

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Opes-Lcef is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Guatemala, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Activities & Mission

An early stage impact fund that provides patient capital investment, technical and management support to social enterprises that improve the lives of low-income people and marginalised ones in developing countries and developed ones. It invests in early stage ventures where capital need is greatest.

Fundraising

See where Opes-Lcef is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Guatemala Guyana India Indonesia Kenya Tanzania Uganda

Financial Information

Latest Income

£430,160

Latest Expenditure

£123,177

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 85.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 11.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £721,781

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £25,818

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £105,875

Raising Funds £0

Governance £14,136

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £18,271

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£430,160	£123,177				0 / 0
2023	£478,227	£109,151				0 / 0
2022	£155,607	£103,373				0 / 0
2021	£360,358	£161,355				0 / 0
2020	£747,599	£124,146	£105,875	£958,608	£385,002	4 / 0