Social Life Opportunities (Solo)
Analysis
Social Life Opportunities (Solo) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in February 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05025939). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Social Life Opportunities (Solo) reported income of £2.3m and spending of £2.3m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2.2m to £2.3m (+5.7%), an average of +1.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Social Life Opportunities (Solo) sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include De LA Salle Great Britain CIO (£2.3m), Vision 21 (Cyfle Cymru) (£2.3m) and Tameside Link (£2.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 95% and donations and legacies 3.6%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. Reserves of £413k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 128 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 3.6%
- Charitable activities 95%
- Trading 0.8%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| De LA Salle Great Britain CIO | Oxford | £2.3m |
| Vision 21 (Cyfle Cymru) | Cardiff | £2.3m |
| Tameside Link | Ashton-Under-Lyne | £2.3m |
| Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity | Bedford | £2.3m |