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OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION

Registered charity 1179046 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The trustees believe that the provision of education is one very practical way to help people out of poverty and into a worthwhile and sustainable life. The main areas in which the charity operates are Tanzania and Uganda. The charity works with disadvantaged children from a variety of backgrounds including orphans and deaf children.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Get email alerts

Latest income
£56k
Latest spending
£53k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £6,598 as of 31 August 2025, describing its position as holding 'limited reserves' with minimal ongoing expenditure commitments. The trustees report that administrative costs are covered by volunteers, and the charity's activities are scaling back as partners step away from their roles.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Trustees Alan Lion and Nicola Lion are the founders and managers; the charity supports partners Liz and Rebecca who are connected to the trustees.
“OTE was set up to support the work of Nicki and Alan Lion (“the trustees”), plus the work of three partners, Elizabeth Hodgkin (“Liz”), Rebecca Mallinson (“Rebecca”) and Welcome Home School (“WHS”).” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Tanzania · Throughout England And Wales · Uganda

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£56k£53k
31/08/2024£73k£71k
31/08/2023£69k£69k
31/08/2022£70k£69k
31/08/2021£32k£33k

Common questions

Is OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £6,598 as of 31 August 2025, describing its position as holding 'limited reserves' with minimal ongoing expenditure commitments. The trustees report that administrative costs are covered by volunteers, and the charity's activities are scaling back as partners step away from their roles. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.