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Halifax Opportunities Trust

PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDES ADULT LEARNING, INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS & ESOL; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR JOB SEEKERS BY WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS & THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES; PROVIDES CHILDCARE & FAMILY SUPPORT THROUGH THE HALIFAX CENTRAL & UPPER VALLEY AREA CHILDREN'S CENTRES & OTHER PROJECTS; PROVIDES WELLBEING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES.

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDES ADULT LEARNING, INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS & ESOL; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR JOB SEEKERS BY WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS & THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES; PROVIDES CHILDCARE & FAMILY SUPPORT THROUGH THE HALIFAX CENTRAL & UPPER VALLEY AREA CHILDREN'S CENTRES & OTHER PROJECTS; PROVIDES WELLBEING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,969,252
Latest Expenditure
£4,874,515

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £128,994
Charitable Activities £4,157,077
Other Trading £662,914
Investments £20,267
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,874,515
Raising Funds £0
Governance £89,353
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,969,252
£4,874,515£4,874,515£4,677,989£3,495,548157 / 30
2024
£4,713,767
£4,645,524£4,645,524£2,377,922£894,647173 / 20
2023
£4,561,251
£4,651,344£4,651,344£2,243,470£410,126182 / 45
2022
£4,413,690
£4,454,423£3,995,067£838,759£559,626182 / 48
2021
£4,234,143
£4,384,745£4,014,739-£1,441,591£1,118,109188 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Halifax Opportunities Trust

What does Halifax Opportunities Trust do?

PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDES ADULT LEARNING, INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS & ESOL; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR JOB SEEKERS BY WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS & THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES; PROVIDES CHILDCARE & FAMILY SUPPORT THROUGH THE HALIFAX CENTRAL & UPPER VALLEY AREA CHILDREN'S CENTRES & OTHER PROJECTS; PROVIDES WELLBEING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES.

How much income did Halifax Opportunities Trust report in 2025?

Halifax Opportunities Trust reported total income of £4.97m and reported expenditure of £4.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Halifax Opportunities Trust registered as a charity?

Halifax Opportunities Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2001 as charity number 1086183. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Halifax Opportunities Trust?

Halifax Opportunities Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Halifax Opportunities Trust operate?

Halifax Opportunities Trust operates across 2 areas: Calderdale and Kirklees.

Is Halifax Opportunities Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Halifax Opportunities Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086183.

Details

Address
HANSON LANE ENTERPRISE CENTRE
HANSON LANE
HALIFAX
HX1 5PG
Registration Date
18 April 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3978658
Charity Number
1086183

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Trustees

Andrew Edmund Leslie Hawley
Aqib Hamid
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Leigh Burrows
Gill Rhodes
Helen Laura Hunter
Jenny Bowers
Jon Craven
SABIR HUSSAIN
Simon Geoffrey Fox
Tim Male
Zohaib Ahmed Ali

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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