One Life International
Analysis
One Life International is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Horsham. It was registered in April 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04278543). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, One Life International reported income of £76k and spending of £80k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £18k to £76k (+329%), an average of +44% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 396%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, One Life International sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Mary and St Abaskhiroon (£76k), Engera UK (£76k) and Starfish Services Limited (£76k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
OLi helps social pioneers turn dreams into reality, vision into mission, stimulating creative thinking around evolving concepts and projects. Sharing knowledge, experience, and networks, whilst building leadership capabilities in a culturally sensitive and sustainable way both in the UK and overseas, facilitating entrepreneurial action that builds and releases social capital and sustainability.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Abaskhiroon | Colwyn Bay | £76k |
| Engera UK | London | £76k |
| Starfish Services Limited | Hartlepool | £76k |
| Christian Relief Uganda | Manchester | £76k |