Go to Leisure CIO
Analysis
Go to Leisure CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in November 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Go to Leisure CIO reported income of £704k and spending of £651k, spending 92% of its income. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Go to Leisure CIO sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Avert (£704k), Doncaster Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service (£704k) and Christina Noble Childrens Foundation Limited (£703k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99% and investments 1.2%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £521k would cover about 10 months of spending at that rate. It employed 34 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.2%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 1.2%
In the charity's own words
The objects are to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hampshire and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have a need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic interests or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Avert | West Sussex | £704k |
| Doncaster Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service | South Yorkshire | £704k |
| Christina Noble Childrens Foundation Limited | London | £703k |
| The Royal Naval Association | Portsmouth | £705k |