THE BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY VENTURE LIMITED
BCCV runs a hostel which is used by schools to enable children and young people to learn about the countryside and to experience living communally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £7,256 for the year ended 5 May 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit. Total unrestricted funds increased to £58,541, supported by increased grant funding and stable membership income. The trustees confirm the charity remains financially viable and continue to monitor resources to sustain long-term operations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER NOEL SMITHchair
- ANN ELIZABETH TWELLS
- Andrew Pilmore
- Kerensa Irene Anne Neal
- Ms Gill Sparrow
- RICHARD ALAN JONES
- SIR DAVID ROSS WINKLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | £52k | £45k |
| 05/05/2024 | £50k | £59k |
| 05/05/2023 | £31k | £39k |
| 05/05/2022 | £29k | £49k |
| 05/05/2021 | £16k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY VENTURE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £7,256 for the year ended 5 May 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit. Total unrestricted funds increased to £58,541, supported by increased grant funding and stable membership income. The trustees confirm the charity remains financially viable and continue to monitor resources to sustain long-term operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY VENTURE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY VENTURE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Community Projects and Integration |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Children and Youth |