THE OPPO FOUNDATION
To relieve financial hardship, need, suffering and distress amongst veterans of all branches of the armed forces and their partners, spouses and dependants.To promote the resettlement and rehabilitation of former armed forces personnel into the civilian community.. To advance education and vocational training for former armed forces personnel .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £525, which is below its stated policy target of maintaining sufficient reserves to cover at least 3 months of essential running costs. Total expenditure of £102,742 exceeded incoming resources of £102,041, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity relies on voluntary income and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover at least 3 months of essential running costs.” — page 2
Trustees
- KAYAM IQBALchair
- Daniel Morton Tarshish
- Squadron Leader Gareth Huw Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £102k | £103k |
| 30/06/2024 | £104k | £108k |
| 30/06/2023 | £84k | £92k |
| 30/06/2022 | £29k | £22k |
| 30/06/2021 | £18k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE OPPO FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £525, which is below its stated policy target of maintaining sufficient reserves to cover at least 3 months of essential running costs. Total expenditure of £102,742 exceeded incoming resources of £102,041, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity relies on voluntary income and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OPPO FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OPPO FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE HISCOX FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £100 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Army Benevolent Fund | 4 | £465k |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND | 3 | £212k |
| WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED | 2 | £450k |
| LLOYD'S PATRIOTIC FUND | 2 | £415k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £51k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 2 | £14k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £10k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 2 | £7k |
Charities like this
- THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION
- FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED
- VETERANS ASSOCIATION
- CARE FOR VETERANS
- WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED
- FORCES EMPLOYMENT CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OPPO FOUNDATION | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION | £17.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORCES SUPPORT LIMITED | £2.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VETERANS ASSOCIATION | £986k | — | 0 | unclear | 34.6% | no doubt |
| CARE FOR VETERANS | £5.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED | £5.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |