Ubs Optimus Foundation UK
Notable UK charityUBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.
Activities & Mission
UBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.
Grants
Ubs Optimus Foundation UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £181,085,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
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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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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £178,158,000 | £181,193,000 | £181,193,000 | £47,814,000 | £17,960,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £157,047,000 | £144,320,000 | £144,320,000 | £52,806,000 | £10,094,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £148,296,295 | £148,580,778 | £148,580,778 | £39,822,717 | £8,229,858 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £90,863,333 | £60,138,417 | £60,138,417 | £40,642,711 | £8,962,363 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £30,642,806 | £29,724,607 | £29,724,607 | £9,064,854 | £955,910 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ubs Optimus Foundation UK
What does Ubs Optimus Foundation UK do?
UBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.
How much income did Ubs Optimus Foundation UK report in 2025?
Ubs Optimus Foundation UK reported total income of £178.16m and reported expenditure of £181.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ubs Optimus Foundation UK registered as a charity?
Ubs Optimus Foundation UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2013 as charity number 1153537. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Ubs Optimus Foundation UK?
Ubs Optimus Foundation UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ubs Optimus Foundation UK operate?
Ubs Optimus Foundation UK operates across 33 areas, including Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil and 30 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Ubs Optimus Foundation UK a registered charity?
Yes — Ubs Optimus Foundation UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153537.
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- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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