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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

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,110,663
£2,742,731£2,332,011£5,141,233£2,176,16112 / 4
2024
£1,797,692
£3,337,191£2,811,755£4,773,301£1,990,10613 / 0
2023
£2,716,348
£2,757,657£2,324,020£6,312,800£2,389,58612 / 0
2022
£2,639,566
£4,098,398£3,626,820£6,354,109£2,416,21414 / 1
2021
£4,259,213
£2,982,557£2,568,179£7,812,941£2,839,03117 / 1

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 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.

Details

Address
ANGEL COURT
81 ST. CLEMENTS STREET
OXFORD
OX4 1AW
Registration Date
19 January 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4013301
Charity Number
1107713

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Trustees

David Charles Irving Thomson
David John Burndred
Also governs 1 other charity
Eugenia Ama Adofo
Michael Thomas Andrew Gough
OLUBUSOLA SODEINDE
Also governs 1 other charity
Roger Mark Witcomb
Also governs 1 other charity
Samantha Bamert
Simon Benedict Martin
Also governs 1 other charity
Tabitha Eccles
Also governs 1 other charity
Tineyi Emmanuel Mawocha
Wioletta Barwicka-Lofthouse

Also Known As

  • Opportunity UK

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