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Options For International Health

Also known as: Oih

The purpose of the Charity is the prevention and relief of sickness and the preservation and promotion of mental and physical health for the public benefit worldwide with a focus on increasing public awareness, support and attention toward ending the practice known as Female Genitalia Mutilation/Cutting.

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Activities & Mission

The purpose of the Charity is the prevention and relief of sickness and the preservation and promotion of mental and physical health for the public benefit worldwide with a focus on increasing public awareness, support and attention toward ending the practice known as Female Genitalia Mutilation/Cutting.

Grants

Options For International Health is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025)
£931,332
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

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 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£438,288
Latest Expenditure
£438,288

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £931,332
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £931,332
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £931,332
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£438,288
£438,2880 / 0
2025
£931,332
£931,332£931,332£0£00 / 0
2024
£1,615,088
£1,615,088£1,615,088£0£00 / 0
2023
£1,429,376
£1,429,376£1,429,376£0£00 / 0
2022
£1,734,906
£1,734,906£1,734,906£0£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Options For International Health

What does Options For International Health do?

The purpose of the Charity is the prevention and relief of sickness and the preservation and promotion of mental and physical health for the public benefit worldwide with a focus on increasing public awareness, support and attention toward ending the practice known as Female Genitalia Mutilation/Cutting.

How much income did Options For International Health report in 2026?

Options For International Health reported total income of £438k and reported expenditure of £438k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Options For International Health registered as a charity?

Options For International Health was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2015 as charity number 1160066. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Options For International Health?

Options For International Health is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Harcourt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Options For International Health operate?

Options For International Health operates across 11 areas, including Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Options For International Health a registered charity?

Yes — Options For International Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160066.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053660
Charity Number
1160066

Trustees

James Harcourt Chair
CLAIRE EMMA MORRIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Cooke
Steven Breagan

Also Known As

  • Oih

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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