THE BIRMINGHAM BOYS AND GIRLS UNION
To provide a challenge to young people from all walks of life, particularly the disadvantaged, and educate them in the social and environmental benefits of the countryside. Woodlands Camp is an outdoor centre with a wide range of activities including abseiling, climbing, canoeing, archery, assault course and nature trails.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a net operational deficit of £104,295 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by rising costs and declining visitor numbers. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £301,811, which are being used to offset operational deficits, though the trustees note that indefinite erosion of reserves is not sustainable.
What the accounts disclose
“consider that it is not unreasonable to maintain free reserves to cover at least the repayment of customer deposits should the need for that arise.”
“During the year professional services were provided by Malcolm Piper and Company Limited in connection with administration, financial and accounting matters provided. Mr N B Rogers, who is a Consultant with that firm and Mr P Whitehead, who is a director with that firm, are also Trustees of the Birmingham Boys and Girls Union. Fees amounting to £2,520 (2024: £1,440), plus VAT, were charged during the year.” — page 27
“Woodlands Adventure Trading Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Charity. The company was dormant for the whole of the year ended 31 March 2025.” — page 27
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/09/2022)
Trustees
- JONATHAN COXchair
- DEBRA LILBURNE
- Gary Deffley
- Graham Jones
- HELEN ELLIS
- Lesley Ann Glen
- MARK STEVEN LENTON
- NIGEL BRIAN ROGERS
- PETER WHITEHEAD
- QUENTIN BUTLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £404k | £484k |
| 31/03/2024 | £396k | £437k |
| 31/03/2023 | £483k | £452k |
| 31/03/2022 | £308k | £339k |
| 31/03/2021 | £165k | £244k |
Common questions
Is THE BIRMINGHAM BOYS AND GIRLS UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a net operational deficit of £104,295 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by rising costs and declining visitor numbers. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £301,811, which are being used to offset operational deficits, though the trustees note that indefinite erosion of reserves is not sustainable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.