WORLD OBESITY FEDERATION
World Obesity is an umbrella organisation for national obesity associations and comprises 52 member associations, representing 56 countries. The main aim of the charity is to improve global health by promoting the understanding of obesity and weight-related diseases through scientific research and dialogue, while encouraging the development of effective policies for prevention and management.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £407,622 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £1,393,066. The trustees confirmed that these reserves are in line with their policy target of covering one year of operating expenses, estimated at £1.4m. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
“£150,000 - £160,000 0 1” — page 25
“Based on anticipated 2026 operating expenditure of £1.4m, unrestricted reserves of £1.4m as at 31 December 2025 are in line with this approach.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Amber Huett-Garcia
- Dr Bruno Halpern
- Dr JASON HALFORD
- Dr Kyoung-Kon Kim
- Dr LOUISE BAUR
- Dr Ricardo Vitor Cohen
- Dr Sara Gaafar Ibnauf Suliman
- Dr Simon Barquera Cervera
- Fabio Trujhilo
- Karen Sealey
- Ogweno Stephen Odhiambo
- Professor Dieter Kent Buse PhD
- Professor Nick Finer
- Professor Volkan Demirhan Yumuk
- Sherlyn Celone-Arnold
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.4m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £948k | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.7m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is WORLD OBESITY FEDERATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £407,622 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £1,393,066. The trustees confirmed that these reserves are in line with their policy target of covering one year of operating expenses, estimated at £1.4m. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of WORLD OBESITY FEDERATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £160,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 22/01/2024 | £16k | Obesity: Biological, socioCultural, and environmental risk Trajectories |
| UK government | 22/01/2024 | £7k | Obesity: Biological, socioCultural, and environmental risk Trajectories |