THE PUMP (EAST BIRMINGHAM) LTD
Registered charity 1134459 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Pump (East Birmingham) Ltd is an intergrated hub of service providers working to support the development of young people with a focus on skills, employment and training.
Causes: Education/training · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit, resulting in a decrease in free reserves to £117,441. The trustees acknowledge that meeting operating costs remains demanding due to a difficult external environment and reduced youth sector funding.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least 12 months (held: £117k)
“The Trusts policy on reserves has been to maintain a level of reserves to cover operations for at least 12 months in the event of unexpected loss of revenue” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Meeting our operating costs remains demanding, resulting in ending the year with a deficit, to be met from our reserves.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Into University — “Into University
We provide dedicated, long term support that can break down barriers to success, located where young people need it: close…” (source page)
- Central School Attendance and Welfare Service — “Central School Attendance and Welfare Service
The Central School Attendance and Welfare Service is committed to achieving better outcomes …” (source page)
- BBC Children In Need — “BBC Children In Need
Children in Need helps ensure that children across communities like ours have the chance to be the best they can be a…” (source page)
- Birmingham Careers Service — “Birmingham Careers Service
Birmingham Careers Service is a free and friendly support service providing careers information, advice and gui…” (source page)
- Social Investment Business — “Social Investment Business
Social Investment Business is a UK registered charity and trading company that offers loans, grants and other f…” (source page)
- Family Action — “Family Action
The Family Action Birmingham Early Help Programme supports children, young people and families as soon as problems emerge ac…” (source page)
- Department for Education — “Department for Education
Bring it on Brum! grants from the Department for Education, via Birmingham City Council, help us to provide free …” (source page)
- Arconic — “Arconic
This global company creates sustainable solutions for a better world and helps us to improve the employability skills, including d…” (source page)
- The Winter Food Aid Fund (DWP) — “The Winter Food Aid Fund (DWP)
As part of Birmingham’s Cost of Living response, the council has provided grants of £5,000 to projects whic…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2021)
Reported reserves equal ~7.0 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (91% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (2.9%) (benchmarks).
- ANDREW MARK HOLDING
- BRIAN SUMMERS
- Maureen Elizabeth Ball
- Philip Edmundson
- Reece Keye
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Birmingham City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE PUMP (EAST BIRMINGHAM) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit, resulting in a decrease in free reserves to £117,441. The trustees acknowledge that meeting operating costs remains demanding due to a difficult external environment and reduced youth sector funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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