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Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited

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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Activities & Mission

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

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
£1,423,564
Latest Expenditure
£1,357,971

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,954
Charitable Activities £1,372,765
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,569
Other Income £22,276

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,339,562
Raising Funds £18,409
Governance £14,250
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,423,564
£1,357,971£1,339,562£444,093£199,11832 / 2
2024
£1,573,397
£1,512,416£1,512,416£378,500£140,69428 / 2
2023
£790,436
£940,033£940,033£317,519£105,52020 / 57256
2022
£911,275
£1,034,336£1,034,336£467,116£467,11523 / 0
2021
£2,552,593
£2,519,913£2,519,913£590,177£556,98435 / 44

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited

What does Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited do?

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

How much income did Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited report in 2025?

Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited reported total income of £1.42m and reported expenditure of £1.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited?

Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited has a program ratio of 94.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited registered as a charity?

Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 1965 as charity number 244866. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited?

Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited operate?

Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 244866.

Details

Address
201-206 Alcester Street Digbeth
BIRMINGHAM
B12 0NQ
Registration Date
21 September 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
244866
Charity Number
244866

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Trustees

David Tucker
Janine Garvie- Cole
Sean RUSSELL

Also Known As

  • Better Pathways
  • Bita Pathways

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30 July 2026
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