MOSELEY ROAD BATHS CIO
Moseley Road Baths CIO took over the operation of Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, in April 2018 in order to ensure that this greatly valued local heritage swimming facility remains for the benefit of local people. It is operating the swimming pool, training staff and volunteers, attracting new groups, developing new activities and raising funds to keep the baths viable.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £21,145 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Total funds carried forward increased to £140,495, driven by a significant increase in unrestricted funds from £107,071 to £119,350, while restricted funds decreased from £33,424 to £21,145 (calculated from total funds less unrestricted). The trustees report highlights ongoing funding challenges and a £9 million gap for Phase 2 of the capital project, indicating reliance on future grant applications and match funding.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Lucy Victoria Reidchair
- Diana Whiting
- Hamda Mohamed
- JOSEPH PATRICK HOLYOAK
- Kathryn Pearson
- Katrina Louise Cleverley
- Mohammed Sajid
- Nicola Louise McGowan
- Peter Richmond
- Rebecca Pendlebury
- Ruth Jane Miller
- Simon Stirling
- Sophie Curtis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £402k | £455k |
| 31/03/2023 | £381k | £396k |
| 31/03/2022 | £363k | £405k |
| 31/03/2021 | £424k | £208k |
Common questions
Is MOSELEY ROAD BATHS CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £21,145 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Total funds carried forward increased to £140,495, driven by a significant increase in unrestricted funds from £107,071 to £119,350, while restricted funds decreased from £33,424 to £21,145 (calculated from total funds less unrestricted). The trustees report highlights ongoing funding challenges and a £9 million gap for Phase 2 of the capital project, indicating reliance on future grant applications and match funding.
Who funds MOSELEY ROAD BATHS CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MOSELEY ROAD BATHS CIO as a grant recipient include THE GRIMMITT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/06/2021 | £39k | COVID-19 CLRF |
| UK government | 14/10/2020 | £107k | CRF20: Moseley Road Baths CIO |
| UK government | 05/08/2020 | £15k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 02/07/2020 | £3k | Toyota Parasport Fund - Disability swimming at its best |
| Sport England | 17/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/05/2020 | £18k | "COVID19: Moseley Road Baths CIO" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2020 | £482k | Moseley Road Baths Alive! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2019 | £10k | Moseley Road Baths Community Takeover! |
| Sport England | 05/10/2018 | £6k | Sustaining the Future through Volunteer Training |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/05/2018 | £74k | "Keep Swimming at Moseley Road Baths" |