Question 1

What is the mission of SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the financial size of SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO)?

Accepted Answer

SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO) is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,316,235 and total expenditure of £2,259,318.

Question 3

How does SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO) allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO)?

Accepted Answer

SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO) employs 128 staff members and is supported by 15 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO) receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 12.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO) pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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