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Spotlight CIO

Spotlight CIO empowers people to feel supported, included, and valued. We promote mental health awareness in Black, Asian and Middle Eastern communities through sports, arts, music, and creative projects. We also provide food and fuel help, housing and energy advice, and referrals for essential community support.

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Activities & Mission

Spotlight CIO empowers people to feel supported, included, and valued. We promote mental health awareness in Black, Asian and Middle Eastern communities through sports, arts, music, and creative projects. We also provide food and fuel help, housing and energy advice, and referrals for essential community support.

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

Latest Income
£21,466
Latest Expenditure
£13,987

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 65.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£21,466
£13,9870 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spotlight CIO

What does Spotlight CIO do?

Spotlight CIO empowers people to feel supported, included, and valued. We promote mental health awareness in Black, Asian and Middle Eastern communities through sports, arts, music, and creative projects. We also provide food and fuel help, housing and energy advice, and referrals for essential community support.

How much income did Spotlight CIO report in 2026?

Spotlight CIO reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Spotlight CIO registered as a charity?

Spotlight CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2024 as charity number 1211321. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Spotlight CIO?

Spotlight CIO is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brown Giwa. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spotlight CIO operate?

Spotlight CIO operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spotlight CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Spotlight CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1211321.

Details

Address
Voluntary Action Calderdale
8b Hall Street
Halifax
HX1 5AY
Registration Date
9 December 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5248774
Charity Number
1211321

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Trustees

Brown Giwa Chair
Deborah Oluwatosin Michael
Hakeem Okunnu
Mamadou Diallo

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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