Obesity UK
Analysis
Obesity UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in February 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08099201). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Obesity UK reported income of £33k and spending of £50k, spending 151% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £12k to £33k (+171%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 1157%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Obesity 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 Bridgnorth Community Hall (£33k), The Felix Dexter Foundation (£33k) and Al Amal Foundation (£33k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Support and signposting for those who struggle with obesity.To be the voice of the person living with obesity so as to bring awareness to the issues surrounding obesity.To work with existing weight management bodies to improve servicesTo provide financial help to allow specific individuals to attend weight management services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Community Hall | Shropshire | £33k |
| The Felix Dexter Foundation | London | £33k |
| Al Amal Foundation | Edgware | £33k |
| Bristol Brunel Lions Club Charity Trust Fund | Bristol | £33k |