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Birmingham Community Matters

BCM provides small community and voluntary groups with peer to peer, face-to-face support, enabling them to be more effective in their communities. To do this surgeries are held in informal venues across Birmingham where anyone with an idea to improve their community are welcome to visit. Additionally, workshops focused on topics such as funding and wider networking events take place.

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Activities & Mission

BCM provides small community and voluntary groups with peer to peer, face-to-face support, enabling them to be more effective in their communities. To do this surgeries are held in informal venues across Birmingham where anyone with an idea to improve their community are welcome to visit. Additionally, workshops focused on topics such as funding and wider networking events take place.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£172,019
Latest Expenditure
£155,050

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 90.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£172,019
£155,0500 / 3
2024
£195,023
£181,2020 / 3
2023
£162,918
£143,1860 / 7
2022
£138,651
£108,3420 / 8
2021
£83,524
£70,2930 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Community Matters

What does Birmingham Community Matters do?

BCM provides small community and voluntary groups with peer to peer, face-to-face support, enabling them to be more effective in their communities. To do this surgeries are held in informal venues across Birmingham where anyone with an idea to improve their community are welcome to visit. Additionally, workshops focused on topics such as funding and wider networking events take place.

How much income did Birmingham Community Matters report in 2025?

Birmingham Community Matters reported total income of £172k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birmingham Community Matters registered as a charity?

Birmingham Community Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2018 as charity number 1179442. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Birmingham Community Matters?

Birmingham Community Matters is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is EMMA WOOLF MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham Community Matters operate?

Birmingham Community Matters operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birmingham Community Matters a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham Community Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179442.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 August 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5125010
Charity Number
1179442

Trustees

EMMA WOOLF MBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Catherine Sarah De Soyza
Claudie Izai Lynn Richardson
David James Dudley Broome
DIPALI CHANDRA
Karen Louise Cheney
Also governs 1 other charity
Lorna Yvonne Wallace-Davis

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2 November 2026
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