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BIRMINGHAM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Registered charity 1002205 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BIRMINGHAM BIBLE INSTITUTE, THE BIRMINGHAM BIBLE INSTITUTE MINISTRIES

The Birmingham Christian College is an evangelical college which focuses on Jesus Christ alive in His church. It offers a flexible training and teaching environment for adults from a wide diversity of backgrounds. By balancing teaching, practical hands-on experience and personal develoment, it has become noted for its ministry and vision for renewal through the Holy Spirit

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Latest income
£763k
Latest spending
£614k
Registered
1991
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £149,400 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £2,204,137. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting two months of operating costs, with unrestricted funds held at £346,019. The audit opinion confirms the financial statements give a true and fair view and that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two months' worth of operating costs (held: £346k)
“The Trustees have determined that the College must: - hold a minimum level of reserves (defined as the assets which are easily available in the short term, e.g. cash, investments, current monies owed) equivalent to 2 months’ worth of operating costs.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Joyce Donkor, spouse of the current Chair, received staff wages.
“No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees other than: Joyce Donkor (Spouse of Current Chair) - £24,570 (2023- £24,570) as staff wages.” — page 24
“The Parent company paid the salary for the Principal of the College, Rev W Kugbeadjor (January - December 2024. These cost are not recognised in the accounts of the College.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Parent company paid the salary for the Principal, Rev W Kugbeadjor.
“No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees other than: Joyce Donkor (Spouse of Current Chair) - £24,570 (2023- £24,570) as staff wages.” — page 24
“The Parent company paid the salary for the Principal of the College, Rev W Kugbeadjor (January - December 2024. These cost are not recognised in the accounts of the College.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church of Pentecost - UK made donations of £82,020.
“No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees other than: Joyce Donkor (Spouse of Current Chair) - £24,570 (2023- £24,570) as staff wages.” — page 24
“The Parent company paid the salary for the Principal of the College, Rev W Kugbeadjor (January - December 2024. These cost are not recognised in the accounts of the College.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Church of Pentecost - International Mission Office (IMO) Ghana made donations of £70,000.
“No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees other than: Joyce Donkor (Spouse of Current Chair) - £24,570 (2023- £24,570) as staff wages.” — page 24
“The Parent company paid the salary for the Principal of the College, Rev W Kugbeadjor (January - December 2024. These cost are not recognised in the accounts of the College.” — page 24
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Leroy Reid & Co. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Property (HM Land Registry)

4 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£763k
Total spending
£614k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
6

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (80% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Birmingham City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£763k£614k
31/12/2023£592k£597k
31/12/2022£510k£678k
31/12/2021£615k£395k
31/12/2020£304k£271k

Common questions

Is BIRMINGHAM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £149,400 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds of £2,204,137. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting two months of operating costs, with unrestricted funds held at £346,019. The audit opinion confirms the financial statements give a true and fair view and that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Leroy Reid & Co.