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Opaal (UK) - The Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK)

Opaal(uk)

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1090182
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 22, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 22, 2002
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
Sandwell Advocacy
28 Wood Street
Tipton
West Midlands
DY4 9BQ

Activities

OPAAL is the only national second tier organisation providing information and support for independent advocacy with older people in the UK. We've managed a number of national projects promoting independent advocacy with older people. We support advocacy schemes and work closely with partners in national and local government and with other organisations concerned with supporting older people

Objects: The Relief Of Older Persons In The United Kingdom Through The Promotion And Development Of Independent Advocacy Services And The Establishment Of Standards And Quality Frameworks For The Delivery Of Such Advocacy.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
General Charitable Purposes
Who
Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Geography

Area of benefit
United Kingdom
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 Sept. 22, 2026On time £0 £14,120
March 31, 2025 June 14, 2025On time £23,575 £7,258
March 31, 2024 Nov. 13, 2024On time £10,000 £10,374
March 31, 2023 Oct. 19, 2023On time £604 £11,558
March 31, 2022 Aug. 10, 2022On time £1 £11,427
March 31, 2021 Oct. 31, 2021 £389 £7,773

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dave Bradshaw (Chair) Sept. 18, 2017
Akshey Kalra Dec. 8, 2025
Betty Machin Oct. 10, 2022
Eileen Rudden Sept. 20, 2016
Janet Ann Cullingford Sept. 24, 2021
Kay Steven March 20, 2023