BIRMINGHAM CITY MISSION
The Charity's primary activity is the spreading of the Christian message throughout the West Midlands. In pursuing this aim, the Charity also responds to people in need, of all ages.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £11,304 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains sufficient unrestricted reserves of £556,033 to meet its policy target of approximately six months of operation (£500,000), allowing it to continue full operations while seeking additional funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“It is now the policy of the Board to maintain freely available reserves at a minimum level, which would enable the General Fund of the Mission to operate for approximately six months, £500,000.” — page 6
“One Director is connected to an employee of the charity. Staff remuneration and all staff issues are dealt with by the Board collectively.” — page 24
In the news
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (18/08/2022)
Trustees
- ANDREW NOBLE
- David Holmes
- James Herbert
- Rev STUART CONWAY CARTER
- SIMON DAVID LOESCHER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is BIRMINGHAM CITY MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £11,304 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains sufficient unrestricted reserves of £556,033 to meet its policy target of approximately six months of operation (£500,000), allowing it to continue full operations while seeking additional funding sources. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Who funds BIRMINGHAM CITY MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRMINGHAM CITY MISSION as a grant recipient include WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, CITY CHURCH BIRMINGHAM, THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST, GEORGE FENTHAM BIRMINGHAM CHARITY, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BIRMINGHAM ROYAL INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY | 1 | £322k |
| HARBORNE AND SMETHWICK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £239k |
| NEAR NEIGHBOURS | 1 | £188k |
| THOMAS POCKLINGTON TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | 1 | £17k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| United by 2022 Charity | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CITY CHURCH BIRMINGHAM
- BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- PENTECOSTAL CITY MISSION CHURCH
- BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN TRUST
- THRIVE TOGETHER BIRMINGHAM
- KING'S CHURCH BIRMINGHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM CITY MISSION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHURCH BIRMINGHAM | £535k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | £2.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PENTECOSTAL CITY MISSION CHURCH | £398k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN TRUST | £24.2m | — | — | unclear | 0.7% | no doubt |
| THRIVE TOGETHER BIRMINGHAM | £695k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |