Out & Proud African Lgbti
Analysis
Out & Proud African Lgbti is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Out & Proud African Lgbti reported income of £152k and spending of £123k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £20k to £152k (+648%), an average of +65% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 139%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Out & Proud African Lgbti sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Naz Legacy Foundation (£150k), Traffikanalysis Hub Ltd (£153k) and Crossroads Women (£149k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
OUT AND PROUD AFRICAN LGBTI (OPAL) is a Charity formed by African LGBT activists in the UK. The charity was started to cater to the needs of those persecuted, going through persecution and the ones against the persecution of LGBTI people. OPAL now operates in the United Kingdom.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Naz Legacy Foundation | London | £150k |
| Traffikanalysis Hub Ltd | London | £153k |
| Crossroads Women | London | £149k |
| Portsmouth City of Sanctuary | Hampshire | £154k |