THE BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £290,000 for the year, which was covered by Diocesan Investment Programme funding from the National Church. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £4,455,000 exceed the stated policy target of £3,051,000, and they are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Cathedral paid Common Fund of £75,128 to the BDBF for the year ended 31 December 2025 (2024: £70,902).” — page 46
“The BDBF contributed £3,000 (2024: £3,000) towards the office costs of Thrive Together Birmingham, the Church Urban Fund joint venture with the Bishop of Birmingham and BDBF.” — page 46
“The Cathedral paid Common Fund of £75,128 to the BDBF for the year ended 31 December 2025 (2024: £70,902).” — page 46
“The BDBF contributed £3,000 (2024: £3,000) towards the office costs of Thrive Together Birmingham, the Church Urban Fund joint venture with the Bishop of Birmingham and BDBF.” — page 46
“delivered by the Church Development Agency (a subsidiary of Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance).”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- The Rt Revd Dr Michael Volland — Bishop of Birmingham
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/08/2022)
Trustees
- Steven Murray Skakelchair
- Anesu Mayambi
- Christine Price
- DEIRDRE ROWENA MARY MOLL
- Dr Chisom Eliakim-Ikechukwu
- Guy Hordern
- Ian James Thorley
- Ian Russell Butler
- Matt Thompson
- Matthew James Vaughan
- Nicholas John Forknell
- Paul Leonard Martin
- Rev Bamidele Sotonwa
- Rev Esther Tamisa Prior
- Rev Geoffrey Lanham
- Rev Jane Louise Claridge Shaw
- Rev Katherine Stock
- Rev Phelim Sean O'Hare
- Rev Rebekah Amy Clark
- Rev SARAH HAYES
- Rev Toby Nicholas Crowe
- The Rt Revd Dr Michael Volland
- Venerable Jennifer Clare Tomlinson
- jonathan Goll
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £14.6m | £14.9m |
| 31/12/2024 | £15.8m | £13.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £11.8m | £12.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £12.7m | £13.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £11.7m | £11.5m |
Common questions
Is THE BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £290,000 for the year, which was covered by Diocesan Investment Programme funding from the National Church. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £4,455,000 exceed the stated policy target of £3,051,000, and they are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £36k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £32k |
| NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN SOCIETY | 1 | £22k |
| NEAR NEIGHBOURS | 1 | £14k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £2k |