OPERATION FISTULA (UK)
We aim to revolutionize fistula care for women everywhere by using traceable data to drive quality improvement. Performance-based incentives provided directly to the point of care are the bridge that links resources with need. By connecting funding flows directly to patient outcomes, we create a traceable chain of accountability that gives donors confidence in the impact of their funding.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,762 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £362,183 and total expenditure of £369,945. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting that unrestricted reserves provide a sound base for future activity. The charity is dependent on donation income but believes it has sufficient funds to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves that will provide sufficient funds to cover charitable activities, support, and governance costs.”
“During the year Operation Fistula USA made grants totaling of £310,667.03 (2023: £227,648.98) to Operation Fistula (UK). Operation Fistula's US entity and Operation Fistula (UK) are founded by Seth Cochran and he is also the CEO of both charities.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- Akinyi Sagoe-Moses
- Caroline Wanjiru Kiunga
- Dr Maureen Kerubo Momanyi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £362k | £370k |
| 31/12/2023 | £270k | £255k |
| 31/12/2022 | £531k | £587k |
| 31/12/2021 | £353k | £541k |
| 31/12/2020 | £780k | £695k |
Common questions
Is OPERATION FISTULA (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,762 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £362,183 and total expenditure of £369,945. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting that unrestricted reserves provide a sound base for future activity. The charity is dependent on donation income but believes it has sufficient funds to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sophie Wheeler Accountants Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £61k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 2 | £19k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £775k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £496k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £382k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
Charities like this
- THE FETAL MEDICINE FOUNDATION
- MY WISH CHARITY
- THE SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PERFUSION SCIENTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
- FULL FACT
- SHAREDIMPACT FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED
- HAMLIN FISTULA UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATION FISTULA (UK) | £362k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FETAL MEDICINE FOUNDATION | £7.3m | £60,001 - £60,000 | 25 | above | — | no doubt |
| MY WISH CHARITY | £660k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PERFUSION SCIENTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND | £283k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FULL FACT | £2.9m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| SHAREDIMPACT FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | £326k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |