CAFLO (COMMUNITY ACTIONS FOR LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES)
CAFLO sports & community centre is based in Bromford, Hodge Hill, an area in the top 1% of deprivation in Birmingham. The centre provides spaces for (A)meetings, lectures & classes, (B) different forms of sports, recreation and leisure-time,(C) food bank, mental wellbeing and chat clubs with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous deficit caused by flooding. The trustees note that the financial situation looks more positive following a generous donation from the Henry Smith Foundation, which saved the charity from closure. However, the charity held only a small level of free reserves at year-end and plans to increase them in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Melissa O'Sullivanchair
- Louise Gibbs
- Sallyann Smith
- Shameela Rani
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £163k | £105k |
| 31/03/2024 | £326k | £380k |
| 31/03/2023 | £261k | £264k |
| 31/03/2022 | £136k | £115k |
| 31/03/2021 | £125k | £122k |
Common questions
Is CAFLO (COMMUNITY ACTIONS FOR LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous deficit caused by flooding. The trustees note that the financial situation looks more positive following a generous donation from the Henry Smith Foundation, which saved the charity from closure. However, the charity held only a small level of free reserves at year-end and plans to increase them in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2025 | £254k | SEND Youth Provision |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2025 | £20k | CAFLO Community Centre Floor |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/08/2023 | £10k | CAFLO Community Youth Workers Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2021 | £10k | Community Groups |
| Birmingham City Council | 04/11/2021 | £10k | Here to Help |
| Birmingham City Council | 04/11/2021 | £10k | Whats your Logo |
| Birmingham City Council | 04/11/2021 | £10k | Here to Help |
| Birmingham City Council | 04/11/2021 | £10k | Whats your Logo |
| Birmingham City Council | 01/03/2021 | £2k | Bromford Food Relief |
| Birmingham City Council | 01/01/2021 | £5k | Men's Gardening Project |
| Birmingham City Council | 01/11/2020 | £2k | Bromford Food Relief |
| Birmingham City Council | 22/04/2020 | £4k | Bromford Residents Food Relief |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2019 | £9k | Save Our Community |