# OPT IN (OVERSEAS PARTNERING AND TRAINING INITIATIVE)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1100734
- **Other names:** OPTIN
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 17, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1100734


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 Pavilion Way, Meltham, Holmfirth
- **Postcode:** HD9 5QN
- **Phone:** 01484859627
- **Website:** www.optin.uk.net



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) TO RELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP AND WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AND BY SUCH CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(B) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION INCLUDING BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE PROGRAMMES AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.

**Activities:** OPTIN works with partner healthcare organisations in developing countries. UK professionals give their time to work with and train resident staff. OPTIN meets the travel and other costs of these professionals and helps to build lasting partnerships.

**Area of benefit:** IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Scotland
- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £0 | £9 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £724 | £0 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £752 | £0 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £831 | £1600 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **PROFESSOR HUGO MASCIE-TAYLOR** (Chair)
- Dr Michael Johnson — appointed Sept. 11, 2013
- Ian John Goldman
- PROFESSOR TRUDIE ROBERTS — appointed April 27, 2018