BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Registered charity 244866 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BETTER PATHWAYS, BITA PATHWAYS
We provide a supportive environment for people experiencing mental ill health, offering work training and support which promotes personal development and for progression towards employment
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a year-end surplus of £65,593 against a budgeted deficit, with total income rising to £1,423,564. General reserves stood at £199,117, covering 54 days of expenditure, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of 90 days. The trustees note ongoing uncertainty regarding income targets but confirm the charity remains a going concern with adequate cash flow forecasts for the next 12 months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 90 days' expenditure (held: £199k)
“The trustees’ policy is to maintain 90 days’ expenditure in general funds to provide working capital for unforeseen reductions in cash flow.” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Based on consideration of: - the 12-month cash flow forecast; - the risks outlined above and plans to mitigate them; - the charity’s access to working capital in the event of an urgent need for a cash injection; and - other investment opportunities that are currently being discussed, the Chief Executive and Trustees of the charity have determined that whilst there is ongoing uncertainty, the charity’s plans deal sufficiently with all material uncertainties, and thus the charity can be considered to be a going concern for at least the next 12 months.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A forklift was loaned by TRANSLift Bendi Ltd for use in the normal course of the charity's business. David Tucker is a Director of TRANSLift Bendi Ltd.
“During the year, a forklift was loaned by TRANSLift Bendi Ltd for use in the normal course of the charity's business. There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties. David Tucker is a Director of TRANSLift Bendi Ltd.” — page 40
“Martin Commander, Vice Chair Board of Trustees is a paid consultant to Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Trust (BSMHFT). During the year the charity received income of £nil (2024: £69,046) from BSMHFT which was provided on an arms length basis.” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Martin Commander, Vice Chair Board of Trustees is a paid consultant to Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Trust (BSMHFT). During the year the charity received income of £nil (2024: £69,046) from BSMHFT which was provided on an arms length basis.
“During the year, a forklift was loaned by TRANSLift Bendi Ltd for use in the normal course of the charity's business. There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties. David Tucker is a Director of TRANSLift Bendi Ltd.” — page 40
“Martin Commander, Vice Chair Board of Trustees is a paid consultant to Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Trust (BSMHFT). During the year the charity received income of £nil (2024: £69,046) from BSMHFT which was provided on an arms length basis.” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Sayer Vincent LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£18k
Reported reserves equal ~1.8 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (96% 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: 1.3% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- David Tucker
- Janine Garvie- Cole
- Sean RUSSELL
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Birmingham City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a year-end surplus of £65,593 against a budgeted deficit, with total income rising to £1,423,564. General reserves stood at £199,117, covering 54 days of expenditure, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of 90 days. The trustees note ongoing uncertainty regarding income targets but confirm the charity remains a going concern with adequate cash flow forecasts for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, THE GRIMMITT TRUST, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST, C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST.
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