BIRMINGHAM OPEN SPACES FORUM
BOSF provides a support network for friends groups. BOSF also offer opportunities for groups & individuals interested in open spaces to share knowledge and experience. This is in the form of regular information digests, funding advice, networking opportunities and training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £30,994 for the year, which was covered by its free reserves. The trustees confirmed that the organization has sufficient resources and plans to continue delivering its core activities effectively in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“£30,000 from Birmingham City Council to work with Get Grants to support effective applications to grants and trusts to improve local parks, allotments and green spaces.” — page 7
“As part of the BOSF’s Reserves Policy, BOSF holds a reserves account to ensure that main operations can continue for a period of at least three months” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2021)
Trustees
- CHRIS BLYTHEchair
- Alicia Grande Cristobal
- Christina Nijjar
- EMMA BRIONY WOOLF
- Fran Elder
- Melanie Checkley
- Nathan Worton
- Robert Brown
- Steve Watson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £160k | £191k |
| 31/03/2024 | £220k | £187k |
| 31/03/2023 | £208k | £184k |
| 31/03/2022 | £249k | £136k |
| 31/03/2021 | £112k | £86k |
Common questions
Is BIRMINGHAM OPEN SPACES FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £30,994 for the year, which was covered by its free reserves. The trustees confirmed that the organization has sufficient resources and plans to continue delivering its core activities effectively in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BIRMINGHAM OPEN SPACES FORUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRMINGHAM OPEN SPACES FORUM as a grant recipient include THE DULVERTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | A new website. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 08/11/2024 | £6k | ALB-Sport England-Family Movement Together Balsall Heath |
| Sport England | 08/11/2024 | £6k | Family Movement Together Balsall Heath |
| Sport England | 21/07/2023 | £9k | Walking for community activity |
| UK government | 21/07/2023 | £9k | ALB-Sport England-Walking for community activity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2023 | £10k | Addressing green space inequalities - Volunteer Group Support |
| Birmingham City Council | 21/06/2023 | £2k | Tai Chi in the Park |
| Birmingham City Council | 28/03/2023 | £2k | Birmingham Open Spaces Forum |
| Birmingham City Council | 28/10/2021 | £10k | Birmingham Open Spaces Forum (BOSF) |
| Birmingham City Council | 30/09/2021 | £2k | Birmingham Open Spaces Forum (BOSF) |
| Birmingham City Council | 23/09/2021 | £9k | Tai Chi For Beginners |
| Birmingham City Council | 17/09/2021 | £4k | Tai Chi for Beginners in the Park |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2019 | £10k | Inspire With Art - Stop Litter in Parks! |
| Sport England | 03/05/2012 | £10k | Ping Birmingham |