Shoreham Opportunities for Learning Differences
Analysis
Shoreham Opportunities for Learning Differences is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shoreham-by-Sea. It was registered in February 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Shoreham Opportunities for Learning Differences reported income of £117k and spending of £101k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £100k to £117k (+17%), an average of +4.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2025, when income rose by 29%. 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, Shoreham Opportunities for Learning Differences sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Leicestershire Islamic Community (£117k), Swanley Therapy Centre (S.u.m.s) (£117k) and Islamic Provision (£117k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The primary aim of SOLD - is to provide meaningful and quality work experience for adults with learning disabilities in a busy High Street shop. The charity supports the special needs of the trainees whilst teaching a range of new valuable skills that could potentially be transferred and built upon in further work placements and ultimately help them gain paid employment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire Islamic Community | Leicester | £117k |
| Swanley Therapy Centre (S.u.m.s) | Swanley | £117k |
| Islamic Provision | Portsmouth | £117k |
| Tomchei Avreichim | London | £117k |