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The Oddballs Foundation

The OddBalls Foundation raises awareness of Testicular Cancer by delivering educational talks, distributing self-check guides, and attending events with our mobile awareness unit, The OddPod. We operate across the UK & Ireland, encouraging early detection through regular self-checks to help save lives.

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Activities & Mission

The OddBalls Foundation raises awareness of Testicular Cancer by delivering educational talks, distributing self-check guides, and attending events with our mobile awareness unit, The OddPod. We operate across the UK & Ireland, encouraging early detection through regular self-checks to help save lives.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£713,212
Latest Expenditure
£531,752

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 10.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 57.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £680,092
Charitable Activities £32,158
Other Trading £692
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £58,125
Raising Funds £300,715
Governance £4,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £172,912

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£713,212
£531,752£58,125£212,872£212,8724 / 65
2023
£425,412
£457,3020 / 50
2022
£408,780
£395,2200 / 75
2021
£340,680
£331,2640 / 75
2020
£135,047
£113,1480 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oddballs Foundation

What does The Oddballs Foundation do?

The OddBalls Foundation raises awareness of Testicular Cancer by delivering educational talks, distributing self-check guides, and attending events with our mobile awareness unit, The OddPod. We operate across the UK & Ireland, encouraging early detection through regular self-checks to help save lives.

How much income did The Oddballs Foundation report in 2024?

The Oddballs Foundation reported total income of £713k and reported expenditure of £532k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Oddballs Foundation?

The Oddballs Foundation has a program ratio of 8.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Oddballs Foundation registered as a charity?

The Oddballs Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2015 as charity number 1164815. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Oddballs Foundation?

The Oddballs Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart David Ward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oddballs Foundation operate?

The Oddballs Foundation operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is The Oddballs Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Oddballs Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164815.

Details

Address
OddBalls Foundation
Unit L3
Intersect 19
High Flatworth
Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate
NORTH SH
Registration Date
11 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5071070
Charity Number
1164815

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Trustees

Stuart David Ward Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Daniel Lee
DAVID ANDREW GRAY
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Summer Jane Kennedy
Also governs 1 other charity
Emily Miller
Simon David Whiteside
William James Cooper

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