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.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Opportunity International United Kingdom makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £2,742,731; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: other defined groups
What it supports: general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes

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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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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Country

Ghana Malawi Pakistan Rwanda Scotland Uganda

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,110,663

Latest Expenditure

£2,742,731

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 85.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 15.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,910,335

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £200,328

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,332,011

Raising Funds £410,720

Governance £21,624

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£3,110,663	£2,742,731	£2,332,011	£5,141,233	£2,176,161	12 / 4
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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Opportunity International United Kingdom

What does Opportunity International United Kingdom do?

How much income did Opportunity International United Kingdom report in 2025?

Opportunity International United Kingdom reported total income of £3.11m and reported expenditure of £2.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 11 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.