Bid Services
Also known as: Birmingham Institute for the Deaf, B I D, Bid Services with Deaf People
Working to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people and those in need by reason of age, ill health or disability.
Activities & Mission
Working to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people and those in need by reason of age, ill health or disability.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,573,118 | £6,268,865 | £6,074,829 | £6,329,742 | £3,076,238 | 134 / 68 |
| 2024 | £5,948,852 | £5,816,877 | £5,601,077 | £6,076,489 | £2,855,794 | 145 / 77 |
| 2023 | £5,706,272 | £5,716,735 | £5,447,977 | £5,893,514 | £750,691 | 151 / 112 |
| 2022 | £5,126,796 | £4,842,338 | £4,699,977 | £5,809,977 | £1,405,719 | 98 / 112 |
| 2021 | £5,065,154 | £4,660,406 | £4,544,244 | £5,283,518 | £1,756,003 | 101 / 92 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bid Services
What does Bid Services do?
Working to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people and those in need by reason of age, ill health or disability.
How much income did Bid Services report in 2025?
Bid Services reported total income of £6.57m and reported expenditure of £6.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bid Services?
Bid Services has a program ratio of 92.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bid Services registered as a charity?
Bid Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1996 as charity number 1053184. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Bid Services?
Bid Services is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bid Services operate?
Bid Services operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bid Services a registered charity?
Yes — Bid Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053184.
Details
DEAF CULTURAL CENTRE
LADYWOOD ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B16 8SZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Birmingham Institute for the Deaf
- B I D
- Bid Services with Deaf People
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated