Why choose us?
We are a transparent and dedicated charity with a wealth of experience. We do not work behind closed doors; everything we do is shown in public providing a far greater insight into our work through the use of videos, blogs, and detailed accounts written by our field officers.
ORFACT’s accounts are audited on an annual basis by independent and registered chartered accountants. The accounts and annual returns are yearly submits to the Charity Commission and Inland Revenue.
We can assure you that every donation is stretched as far as possible, reaching those most in need. Our charity's administration and other overheads are more than covered by unrestricted donations and tax recovered from those who have agreed to Gift Aid their donations. We avoid high project overhead costs; wherever possible, we will seek to recruit local people to fill any vacancies. That leaves only specific technical or management posts which cannot be filled locally. These are usually for services involving supervision, audit and international costs.
Members are encouraged to visit our team in person at least once a year. This is where we show you greater (if not unlimited) access to everything we do. During these events and meetings we invite trustees to attend, so this is also your chance to have a say in the presence of key decision makers.
Ever since its formation, ORFACT has chosen never to be involved in party politics and, as a charity, is forbidden to do so by law. We are political in the wider sense; part of our mission is to pursue the interests of the beneficiaries of our work and the issues that concern them – such as poverty, inequality and injustice to name only a few – are all broadly political. Our vision, however, is far greater than any narrow, party-political definition and it is conviction and dedication that bring lasting benefits to children's lives.
If you wish, you can now make a restricted donation which will be passed in its entirety to a specific project or theme of work. 