Opportunity International United Kingdom
Also known as: Opportunity UK
The charity through its Implementing Partners provides microfinance services to the poor, mostly in Africa. The microfinance services range from providing a safe and secure place for the poor to safeguard their savings, financial education, training as well as microfinance loans.
Activities & Mission
The charity through its Implementing Partners provides microfinance services to the poor, mostly in Africa. The microfinance services range from providing a safe and secure place for the poor to safeguard their savings, financial education, training as well as microfinance loans.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,797,692 | £3,337,191 | £2,811,755 | £4,773,301 | £1,990,106 | 13 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,716,348 | £2,757,657 | £2,324,020 | £6,312,800 | £2,389,586 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,639,566 | £4,098,398 | £3,626,820 | £6,354,109 | £2,416,214 | 14 / 1 |
| 2021 | £4,259,213 | £2,982,557 | £2,568,179 | £7,812,941 | £2,839,031 | 17 / 1 |
| 2020 | £2,911,249 | £3,217,929 | £2,832,994 | £6,536,285 | £2,776,836 | 16 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Opportunity International United Kingdom
What does Opportunity International United Kingdom do?
The charity through its Implementing Partners provides microfinance services to the poor, mostly in Africa. The microfinance services range from providing a safe and secure place for the poor to safeguard their savings, financial education, training as well as microfinance loans.
How much income did Opportunity International United Kingdom report in 2024?
Opportunity International United Kingdom reported total income of £1.80m and reported expenditure of £3.34m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Opportunity International United Kingdom?
Opportunity International United Kingdom has a program ratio of 156.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Opportunity International United Kingdom registered as a charity?
Opportunity International United Kingdom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2005 as charity number 1107713. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Opportunity International United Kingdom?
Opportunity International United Kingdom is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Opportunity International United Kingdom operate?
Opportunity International United Kingdom operates across 7 areas, including Ghana, Malawi, Pakistan and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Opportunity International United Kingdom a registered charity?
Yes — Opportunity International United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107713.
Details
81 ST. CLEMENTS STREET
OXFORD
OX4 1AW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated