BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS SHELTER

Registered charity 1002891 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BIRMINGHAM OPEN CHRISTMAS

We provide food, warmth, shelter and friendship to the homeless and lonely of Birmingham during the Christmas period, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation.

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Latest income
£68k
Latest spending
£43k
Registered
1991
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £25,577 for the year, increasing its unrestricted cash reserves to £148,379. The trustees note that this surplus was used to build reserves to mitigate against potential future venue relocation costs, as the charity is entirely dependent on donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two year’s revenue funding (held: £148k)
The Charity’s policy on reserves is to hold at least two year’s revenue funding in the bank. — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Birmingham Christmas Shelter (matched by registered charity number).

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

Operates in: Birmingham City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/06/2025£68k£43k
30/06/2024£44k£35k
30/06/2023£44k£35k
30/06/2022£32k£27k
30/06/2021£7k£7k

Common questions

Is BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS SHELTER financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £25,577 for the year, increasing its unrestricted cash reserves to £148,379. The trustees note that this surplus was used to build reserves to mitigate against potential future venue relocation costs, as the charity is entirely dependent on donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.