Operation Fistula (UK)
Analysis
Operation Fistula (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09542896). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Operation Fistula (UK) reported income of £406k and spending of £388k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £353k to £406k (+15%), an average of +3.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Operation Fistula (UK) sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Reach for Health Centre Ltd (£406k), Alan Davidson Foundation (£406k) and Bournemouth Heart Club (£405k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to revolutionize fistula care for women everywhere by using traceable data to drive quality improvement. Performance-based incentives provided directly to the point of care are the bridge that links resources with need. By connecting funding flows directly to patient outcomes, we create a traceable chain of accountability that gives donors confidence in the impact of their funding.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Reach for Health Centre Ltd | Northamptonshire | £406k |
| Alan Davidson Foundation | London | £406k |
| Bournemouth Heart Club | Bournemouth | £405k |
| Danson Youth Trust | Kent | £406k |