Forum CIO
Also known as: North Bank Forum for Voluntary Organisations Ltd, Northbank Forum for Voluntary Organisations CIO, Northbank Forum for Voluntary Organisations Ltd, North Bank Forum for Voluntary Organisations CIO
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. IN PARTICULAR, THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SICKNESS AND TO PROMOTE AND ORGANISE CO-OPERATION IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SAME BY BRINGING TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND STATUTORY AUTHORITIES WITHIN THAT AREA OF BENEFIT.
Activities & Mission
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. IN PARTICULAR, THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SICKNESS AND TO PROMOTE AND ORGANISE CO-OPERATION IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SAME BY BRINGING TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND STATUTORY AUTHORITIES WITHIN THAT AREA OF BENEFIT.
Areas of Operation
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
Higher than 87% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,070,271 | £2,248,326 | £2,248,326 | £561,742 | £455,659 | 32 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,806,322 | £1,809,019 | £1,809,019 | £739,798 | £478,772 | 32 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,358,066 | £1,221,544 | £1,221,544 | £742,495 | £442,922 | 30 / 330 |
| 2022 | £1,432,263 | £1,051,023 | £1,051,023 | £605,971 | £605,971 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £811,771 | £769,274 | £769,274 | £224,732 | £212,261 | 21 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forum CIO
What does Forum CIO do?
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. IN PARTICULAR, THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SICKNESS AND TO PROMOTE AND ORGANISE CO-OPERATION IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SAME BY BRINGING TOGETHER REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND STATUTORY AUTHORITIES WITHIN THAT AREA OF BENEFIT.
How much income did Forum CIO report in 2025?
Forum CIO reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £2.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forum CIO?
Forum CIO has a program ratio of 108.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forum CIO registered as a charity?
Forum CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2004 as charity number 1107013. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Forum CIO?
Forum CIO is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forum CIO operate?
Forum CIO operates across 7 areas, including Calderdale, City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Forum CIO a registered charity?
Yes — Forum CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107013.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- North Bank Forum for Voluntary Organisations Ltd
- Northbank Forum for Voluntary Organisations CIO
- Northbank Forum for Voluntary Organisations Ltd
- North Bank Forum for Voluntary Organisations CIO
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated