OSCAR BIRMINGHAM LTD
OSCAR Birmingham Ltd raises awareness of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia, both red blood cell disorders and provides support and befriending services to those affected by these conditions. OSCAR educates, provide advocacy and raises awareness by organising community events, presentations in schools,colleges. We work with public and private agencies to further our work in uand around Birmingham
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £247,731 against total expenditure of £240,245, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total unrestricted and designated reserves of £102,549, which is below the trustees' stated designated reserve policy target of £111,750.
What the accounts disclose
“The current level of designated reserves is £90,000” — page 15
“Rachel Renfrew is now a trustee . This meant that her finance admin charges are reported as Related Party Transaction of £2,489 (cp £ 1,957) for the whole reported period” — page 25
“Rachel Renfrew is now a trustee . This meant that her finance admin charges are reported as Related Party Transaction of £2,489 (cp £ 1,957) for the whole reported period” — page 25
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05311442
Company officers (Companies House)
- RENFREW, Rachel Ann on trustee list
- DATTANI, Ajay on trustee list
- MILLER, Lurieteen on trustee list
- UDENZE, Paul Nnonyelu on trustee list
Trustees
- AJAY DATTANIchair
- LURIETEEN MILLER
- PAUL NNONYELU UDENZE
- RACHEL RENFREW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £248k | £240k |
| 31/03/2024 | £274k | £236k |
| 31/03/2023 | £194k | £191k |
| 31/03/2022 | £165k | £164k |
| 31/03/2021 | £203k | £153k |
Common questions
Is OSCAR BIRMINGHAM LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £247,731 against total expenditure of £240,245, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total unrestricted and designated reserves of £102,549, which is below the trustees' stated designated reserve policy target of £111,750. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2024 | £299k | OSCAR Birmingham 2024 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2023 | £10k | Their Journey; Our Heritage |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2017 | £10k | Keeping Well with Sickle Cell Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2012 | £10k | Youth Outreach Unite (YOU) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2004 | £5k | Six month pilot project on the benefits of alternative therapies |