BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS SHELTER
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s policy on reserves is to hold at least two year’s revenue funding in the bank.” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/07/2024)
Trustees
- David Jack Hanson
- KERRIE LO
- KEVIN CHRISTOPHER JARVIS
- Mohammed Ullah
- Shirley Mallon
- Simon John Rixon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.