OCD-UK
OCD-UK aims to improve awareness of the condition both amongst the general public and within the medical community, with the long term aim of campaigning to ensure that every sufferer receives the quality of treatment they deserve. we also facilitate a safe environment for people affected by OCD to communicate with each other and provide mutual understanding and support.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE:TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND IMPROVE AWARENESS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ORGANISATIONS ABOUT OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD.TO RELIEVE PERSONS AFFECTED BY OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) BY THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO ENABLE THEM TO ACCESS THE MOST APPROPRIATE QUALITY, CARE, SUPPORT AND TREATMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated £208,070 in income against £174,148 in expenditure, resulting in a net surplus of £33,922 for the year. Total funds increased to £151,335, with unrestricted reserves standing at £151,335, indicating a stable financial position without stated policy targets or material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- CATHERINE MILLSchair
- Alexander Nisbet
- CLAIRE GELLARD
- Charlotte Rowe
- Claire Goldenberg
- Joanne Griffiths
- KYLIE CLOKE
- Nick Marlow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £208k | £174k |
| 31/12/2023 | £162k | £165k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £164k |
| 31/12/2021 | £230k | £169k |
| 31/12/2020 | £226k | £161k |
Common questions
Is OCD-UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated £208,070 in income against £174,148 in expenditure, resulting in a net surplus of £33,922 for the year. Total funds increased to £151,335, with unrestricted reserves standing at £151,335, indicating a stable financial position without stated policy targets or material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OCD-UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OCD-UK as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, THE LAWSON TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2026 | £20k | Supporting young people and young adults with OCD |
| UK government | 08/07/2020 | £29k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 21/05/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £113k | PEP Talk- Parent Education Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2012 | £10k | OCD Conference Live Webcast - Community Inclusion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2008 | £10k | Children and Parents OCD Education and Awareness Booklets |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2006 | £5k | Volunteer Recruitment and Helpline |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| OXFORD ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £2.7m |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £707k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £292k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| BILL BROWN'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT OF 1989 | 1 | £23k |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD-UK | £208k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ADHD UK | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORDSHIRE MIND | £7.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SUDC-UK | £401k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RELIEFUK LTD | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ORCHARD | £179k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |