# UBS OPTIMUS FOUNDATION UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1153537
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Aug. 27, 2013
- **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=1153537


## Contact

- **Address:** U B S, 5 Broadgate, LONDON
- **Postcode:** EC2M 2QS
- **Phone:** 02075678000
- **Website:** www.ubs.com/optimus



## Activities

**Objects:** to promote the health of children by (without limitation) preventing abuse and supporting the delivery of medical and other essential services to them; the prevention and relief of poverty by (without limitation) the provision of education to support the healthy development of children; to relieve the needs of children who are in need due to their youth, sickness or financial hardship; andany other purposes as are regarded as exclusively charitable under the law of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time see fit.

**Activities:** UBS OF UK  is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Environment/conservation/heritage, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Bangladesh
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- China
- Colombia
- Ethiopia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Ivory Coast
- Jersey
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Mexico
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Peru
- Philippines
- Romania
- Serbia
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Switzerland
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £157047000 | £144320000 | £52806000 | 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £148296295 | £148580778 | £39822717 | 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £90863333 | £60138417 | £40642711 | 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £30642806 | £29724607 | £9064854 | 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £26642585 | £25809349 | £8165501 | 0 |



## Trustees

- Andreas Hans Luginbuehl — appointed March 24, 2026
- CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY HOLDER — appointed June 26, 2025
- Dr Patricia Turner — appointed June 26, 2025
- Maria del Pilar Rocafort-Varela — appointed Nov. 1, 2022
- Paul Dominic Vail — appointed Dec. 5, 2019
- Victoria Hagmann — appointed May 19, 2025
- Vineet Bewtra — appointed Aug. 11, 2020