Ouch (UK)
Analysis
Ouch (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04339368). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Ouch (UK) reported income of £33k and spending of £29k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £28k to £33k (+17%), an average of +4.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 62% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Ouch (UK) sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Marazion Community Association (£33k), Lincoln Trident Swimming Academy (£33k) and Asha Trust (Sri Lanka) (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The charity had another successful year. Invaluable support and information to cluster headachesufferers continued to be provided through our Advice Line, website and social media. Patient community forumsprovided with over 5000 members. Annual Conference held with world-leading speakers and patient forums. Keysupport and advocacy relationships maintained with related charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Marazion Community Association | Marazion | £33k |
| Lincoln Trident Swimming Academy | Lincoln | £33k |
| Asha Trust (Sri Lanka) | London | £33k |
| Khergam Muslim Society | Leicester | £33k |