BIRMINGHAM LGBT
Economic/Community Development; employment. Provides advocacy/advice/information . Sponsors and undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body. Plus other charitable activities in and around the Birmingham and West Midlands area.The organisation has a Health and Well-being centre in Birmingham for the LGBT community and others
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £83,669 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £648,410 to £564,741. The trustees report that the charity currently holds an unrestricted reserve of £246,956, which represents just under three months of running costs, aligning with their stated policy target. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more (2024: no employees).” — page 21
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more (2024: no employees).” — page 21
“The charity currently holds just under three months running costs in reserves.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2011)
Trustees
- Steve Ballchair
- David Miles Wallis
- Julia Louise Robinson
- Kavan Gerald McDaid
- Lesley Nicola Eastwood
- Mathew Edward Nicholas Lovell
- Patrick Colin Wisheu Mr
- Samuel Ray Lewis
- Simon Anthony Hale
- Stephen Anthony Dunne
- Trevor Charles Colin Ivory
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £825k | £909k |
| 31/03/2024 | £931k | £935k |
| 31/03/2023 | £969k | £893k |
| 31/03/2022 | £886k | £828k |
| 31/03/2021 | £839k | £772k |
Common questions
Is BIRMINGHAM LGBT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £83,669 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £648,410 to £564,741. The trustees report that the charity currently holds an unrestricted reserve of £246,956, which represents just under three months of running costs, aligning with their stated policy target. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BIRMINGHAM LGBT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 or more band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds BIRMINGHAM LGBT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRMINGHAM LGBT as a grant recipient include GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DWF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/09/2025 | £92k | "Birmingham Queer Archive" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2025 | £19k | New LGBTQ+ |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/06/2022 | £352k | Trans Inclusion Project |
| Birmingham City Council | 29/03/2022 | £25k | Birmingham LGBT Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £10k | The Life Skills Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/06/2019 | £43k | "Nightingale50" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £378k | Trans Inclusion Project |
| Sport England | 02/05/2017 | £36k | LGBT Community Sports Activator |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2016 | £10k | Living Well |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2015 | £318k | Living Well in the LGBT Community |
| Sport England | 30/04/2014 | £143k | LGBT Community Sports Activator |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/12/2013 | £49k | "Coming Out Stories" |
| Sport England | 22/01/2013 | £43k | LGBT Sports & Fitness Space |
| Sport England | 17/04/2012 | £10k | PING! Birmingham |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2011 | £479k | LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/10/2010 | £50k | "Gay Birmingham Remembered - Hidden Lives" |