BIRMINGHAM CARE GROUP

Registered charity 1149682 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The BCG Food Pantry supports our marginalised communities who are suffering hardship and poverty. They can access a range of culturally sensitive foods to support their wellbeing.BCG further provides a day centre elderly and vulnerable adults. Here they can access activities to improve their health and well-being through workshops that promote their personal development and social interaction.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Arts/culture/heritage/science · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£285k
Latest spending
£253k
Registered
2012
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £31,971 for the year ended 31 March 2026, bringing total unrestricted funds to £94,880. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to fulfil obligations and the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities. No restricted funds were held, and all resources were unrestricted.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £28,583 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“One trustee was employed by the charity during the year as Chief Executive Officer. The trustee received gross remuneration of £28,583” — page 12
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received gross remuneration of £28,583 as Chief Executive Officer.
“One trustee was employed by the charity during the year as Chief Executive Officer. The trustee received gross remuneration of £28,583” — page 12
Per its FY2026 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).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Birmingham City · Sandwell · Walsall · Warwickshire · Wolverhampton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£285k£253k
31/03/2025£299k£284k
31/03/2024£238k£185k
31/03/2023£160k£158k
31/03/2022£153k£111k

Common questions

Is BIRMINGHAM CARE GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £31,971 for the year ended 31 March 2026, bringing total unrestricted funds to £94,880. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to fulfil obligations and the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities. No restricted funds were held, and all resources were unrestricted. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BIRMINGHAM CARE GROUP earn?

Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £28,583 band.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund07/10/2022£10kBCG Community Hub
The National Lottery Community Fund30/09/2022£438kBCG Food Pantry
The National Lottery Community Fund11/03/2022£10kCelebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The National Lottery Community Fund13/05/2021£119kFood and Support for Birmingham's BAME Community
Birmingham City Council15/01/2021£1kBCG Food Bank & befriending Service
Birmingham City Council20/11/2020£2kBirmingham Care Group (Parklands)
UK government05/08/2020£50kCoronavirus Community Support Fund
UK government06/07/2020£30kCovid-19 Food Charity Grant Scheme
Birmingham City Council19/05/2020£4kCovid 19 Emergency Food Distribution
Birmingham City Council23/04/2020£3kCovid 19 Emergency Food Distribution
The National Lottery Community Fund17/04/2020£10kBCG COVID-19 Community Support
The National Lottery Community Fund01/03/2017£10kBCG Elders Afternoon Tea & Dance
The National Lottery Community Fund25/02/2015£10kBCG Learning & Therapy Workshops
The National Lottery Community Fund14/02/2013£10kBCG Daily Activities and Drop in Centre for Vulnerable Adults