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Ordinary Life Project Association

Also known as: Olpa

The provision of accommodation, care and support to adult people with learning and/or other disabilities. The provision of care and support to such clients living in their own homes.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of accommodation, care and support to adult people with learning and/or other disabilities. The provision of care and support to such clients living in their own homes.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,145,540
Latest Expenditure
£2,317,446

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,081,893
Other Trading £0
Investments £63,647
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,317,446
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,117
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
£2,145,540
£2,317,446£2,317,446£3,816,630£3,816,63057 / 0
2024
£2,209,539
£2,158,768£2,158,768£3,969,036£3,969,03659 / 0
2023
£2,041,391
£1,958,355£1,958,355£3,935,265£2,262,69362 / 0
2022
£2,262,639
£2,172,910£2,172,910£3,832,229£3,353,85465 / 0
2021
£2,452,064
£2,135,418£2,135,418£3,693,500£1,873,64769 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ordinary Life Project Association

What does Ordinary Life Project Association do?

The provision of accommodation, care and support to adult people with learning and/or other disabilities. The provision of care and support to such clients living in their own homes.

How much income did Ordinary Life Project Association report in 2025?

Ordinary Life Project Association reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £2.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ordinary Life Project Association?

Ordinary Life Project Association has a program ratio of 108.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ordinary Life Project Association registered as a charity?

Ordinary Life Project Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1987 as charity number 295355. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Ordinary Life Project Association?

Ordinary Life Project Association is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RAYMOND EASON EDWARDS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ordinary Life Project Association operate?

Ordinary Life Project Association operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ordinary Life Project Association a registered charity?

Yes — Ordinary Life Project Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295355.

Details

Address
Ordinary Life Project Association
Beckford Lodge
Gipsy Lane
WARMINSTER
BA12 9LR
Website
olpa.org.uk
Registration Date
9 January 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
295355
Charity Number
295355

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Trustees

RAYMOND EASON EDWARDS Chair
CLAIRE GILL
LINDA SNELUS
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Olpa

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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