One Kind Act
Analysis
One Kind Act is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harrow. It was registered in January 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, One Kind Act reported income of £857k and spending of £880k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £464k to £857k (+85%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, One Kind Act sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kolel Bys Shlome Arye Trust (£857k), Lady Hewley's Charity (£858k) and Interdoceo (£856k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 10%. Reserves of £218k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
OKA has undertaken work to alleviate poverty & hunger, protection of health and advancement of education. In awarding grants we have regard of the Charity Commission?s general guidance and the trustees ensure that the grants we provide are in line with our charitable objectives. Our aim is to improve standard of living in the areas where we work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kolel Bys Shlome Arye Trust | London | £857k |
| Lady Hewley's Charity | Chester | £858k |
| Interdoceo | Surrey | £856k |
| Mercers' Company Housing Association | London | £858k |