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Social Life Opportunities (solo)

Also known as: Solihull Leisure Opportunities, Solihull Life Opportunities, Solo Life Opportunities, Solo Life Opportunities (solo), Solo

Provision of leisure/social activities for children/adults with learning disabilities living within Solihull or the surrounding areas. Provision of respite to the parents/carers of children and adults with learning disabilites receiving our leisure services. Support to other local organisations providing services to children/adults with LD. Provision of volunteering opportunities.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of leisure/social activities for children/adults with learning disabilities living within Solihull or the surrounding areas. Provision of respite to the parents/carers of children and adults with learning disabilites receiving our leisure services. Support to other local organisations providing services to children/adults with LD. Provision of volunteering opportunities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,316,235
Latest Expenditure
£2,259,318

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £82,991
Charitable Activities £2,209,999
Other Trading £18,949
Investments £4,296
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,251,731
Raising Funds £7,587
Governance £0
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
£2,316,235
£2,259,318£2,251,731£693,707£413,368128 / 15
2024
£2,252,102
£2,249,224£2,241,415£636,790£346,370116 / 3
2023
£2,149,472
£2,134,767£2,126,986£633,912£357,432146 / 8
2022
£2,032,344
£2,001,020£1,995,155£619,207£348,864189 / 20
2021
£2,190,987
£2,182,497£2,176,808£587,883£529,364234 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Social Life Opportunities (solo)

What does Social Life Opportunities (solo) do?

Provision of leisure/social activities for children/adults with learning disabilities living within Solihull or the surrounding areas. Provision of respite to the parents/carers of children and adults with learning disabilites receiving our leisure services. Support to other local organisations providing services to children/adults with LD. Provision of volunteering opportunities.

How much income did Social Life Opportunities (solo) report in 2025?

Social Life Opportunities (solo) reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Social Life Opportunities (solo)?

Social Life Opportunities (solo) has a program ratio of 97.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Social Life Opportunities (solo) registered as a charity?

Social Life Opportunities (solo) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 2004 as charity number 1102297. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Social Life Opportunities (solo)?

Social Life Opportunities (solo) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet PRIOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Social Life Opportunities (solo) operate?

Social Life Opportunities (solo) operates across 3 areas: Birmingham City, Solihull and Warwickshire.

Is Social Life Opportunities (solo) a registered charity?

Yes — Social Life Opportunities (solo) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102297.

Details

Address
38 Walnut Close
Chelmsley Wood
BIRMINGHAM
B37 7PU
Registration Date
25 February 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4005948
Charity Number
1102297

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Trustees

Janet PRIOR Chair
Andrew Gilyead
Jayne Elizabeth Hume
Paul Beech
Rehana Begum Ali
Stephanie Jackson
Zuzana Fitzpatrick Vesela

Also Known As

  • Solihull Leisure Opportunities
  • Solihull Life Opportunities
  • Solo Life Opportunities
  • Solo Life Opportunities (solo)
  • Solo

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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