City Of Opportunities
The objects of the CIO are to advance education by funding research on the subject of urbanisation and its impact on people's quality of life and the environment ensuring the useful results of such research are published.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the CIO are to advance education by funding research on the subject of urbanisation and its impact on people's quality of life and the environment ensuring the useful results of such research are published.
Grants
City Of Opportunities is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £69
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £0 | £69 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £0 | £635 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £1,948 | £2,599 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £2,708 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about City Of Opportunities
What does City Of Opportunities do?
The objects of the CIO are to advance education by funding research on the subject of urbanisation and its impact on people's quality of life and the environment ensuring the useful results of such research are published.
When was City Of Opportunities registered as a charity?
City Of Opportunities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 2019 as charity number 1187112. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs City Of Opportunities?
City Of Opportunities is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Ivo de Wit. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City Of Opportunities operate?
City Of Opportunities operates across 20 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is City Of Opportunities a registered charity?
Yes — City Of Opportunities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187112.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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