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Opportunity Through Education

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1179046
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed April 7, 2026. Filing history
Registered
July 3, 2018
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
The Long House
Hurtmore Road
Hurtmore
Godalming
GU7 2RB

Contact

Phone
01483 420859
Email
alion@btinternet.com

Activities

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.

Objects: For The Relief Of Poverty With Particular Emphasis On Education For The Young And Disadvantaged Anywhere In The World

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Geography

Country
Tanzania, Uganda
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Aug. 31, 2025 April 7, 2026On time £55,938 £53,420
Aug. 31, 2024 April 17, 2025On time £72,590 £71,273
Aug. 31, 2023 March 10, 2024On time £68,895 £69,052
Aug. 31, 2022 March 17, 2023On time £69,796 £68,549
Aug. 31, 2021 March 17, 2022On time £32,487 £32,909

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alan Keith Lion BSC FIA (Chair) July 3, 2018
Nicola Jocelyn Lion July 3, 2018