OPERATION ORPHAN
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £112,976 for the year ended 29th February 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £226,201 to £113,223. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £224,742, while restricted funds showed a negative balance of £111,517. The directors maintain that current free reserves, combined with annual control reviews, provide sufficient resources to continue operations despite the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“During the financial period Director Mr. Bradley Moore received £34,500 (2022/23: £32,300) in salary related payments in managing and administering the Charity in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 26
“During the financial period Director Mrs. Cyrilyn Moore received £10,080 (2022/23: £9,966) in salary related payments in her capacity as executive Director of Operation Orphan in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 26
“During the financial period Director Mr. Bradley Moore received £34,500 (2022/23: £32,300) in salary related payments in managing and administering the Charity in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 26
“During the financial period Director Mrs. Cyrilyn Moore received £10,080 (2022/23: £9,966) in salary related payments in her capacity as executive Director of Operation Orphan in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2023)
Trustees
- Helen Broughton MBE DLchair
- BRAD MOORE
- CYRILYN MOORE
- DAMIAN BROUGHTON
- Hope Plumb
- Jeremy Currin
- Jordan Lawrence-Graham
- Kezia Lawrence-Graham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £302k | £353k |
| 29/02/2024 | £318k | £431k |
| 28/02/2023 | £579k | £411k |
| 28/02/2022 | £321k | £311k |
| 28/02/2021 | £242k | £246k |
Common questions
Is OPERATION ORPHAN financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £112,976 for the year ended 29th February 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £226,201 to £113,223. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £224,742, while restricted funds showed a negative balance of £111,517. The directors maintain that current free reserves, combined with annual control reviews, provide sufficient resources to continue operations despite the deficit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OPERATION ORPHAN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OPERATION ORPHAN as a grant recipient include J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST, LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND), DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2024 | £1k |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | FY2022 | £50 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY MEALS | 1 | £425k |
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | 1 | £184k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | 1 | £20k |
| THEIRWORLD | 1 | £13k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £4k |