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orphans in need

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Orphans In Need is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bradford and operates in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The relief of poverty and sickness anywhere in the world, and in particular, those affected by natural causes or by wars and conflicts either foreign or domestic To advance the education of persons in need, including orphans, anywhere in the world by the provision of financial aid and materials

Fundraising

See where Orphans In Need is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£23,461,218
Latest Expenditure
£24,397,971

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £23,122,869
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £337,247
Other Income £1,102

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £22,429,457
Raising Funds £1,968,514
Governance £43,004
Grants to Institutions £20,909,046
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£23,461,218£24,397,971£22,429,457£12,600,179£12,600,17929 / 20
2024£22,490,180£21,229,434£19,233,188£13,536,932£13,536,93238 / 20
2023£15,772,170£12,356,669£10,804,615£12,276,186£12,276,18628 / 20
2022£16,002,798£14,572,813£12,821,628£8,860,685£8,860,68529 / 20
2021£12,787,982£9,867,143£8,360,464£7,430,700£50,00027 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers