OUT & PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI
OUT AND PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI (OPAL) is a Charity formed by African LGBT activists in the UK. The charity was started to cater to the needs of those persecuted, going through persecution and the ones against the persecution of LGBTI people. OPAL now operates in the United Kingdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,309.77 against a policy target of six months of core operations, which the document indicates is below the required level given the charity's heavy dependence on grant funding. Total incoming resources were £151,519.47 with total outgoing resources of £122,989.81, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“OPAL is currently heavily dependent on grant funding. Any significant reduction of the financing could jeopardise our ability to deliver essential services. To ensure sustainability, the Trustee Board has agreed to build reserves that would allow OPAL to continue core operations for at least 6 months.” — page 27
Trustees
- Abbey kiwanuka
- EDRISA KIYEMBA
- Joseph Atukunda
- Mable Naluwooza
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £152k | £123k |
| 31/03/2024 | £120k | £122k |
| 31/03/2023 | £60k | £37k |
| 31/03/2022 | £48k | £47k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £28k |
Common questions
Is OUT & PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,309.77 against a policy target of six months of core operations, which the document indicates is below the required level given the charity's heavy dependence on grant funding. Total incoming resources were £151,519.47 with total outgoing resources of £122,989.81, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2023 | £10k | OPAL LGBT Asylum Support |
| UK government | 06/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2020 | £10k | African LGBTI Access Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2018 | £10k | African LGBT Access Project |