Birmingham Irish Association
Also known as: I.w.i.c, Irish in Birmingham, Irish Welfare and Information Centre
Birmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services. BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage
Activities & Mission
Birmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services. BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £727,580 | £688,898 | £629,379 | £600,891 | £219,828 | 15 / 54 |
| 2024 | £539,957 | £701,001 | £628,605 | £562,209 | £245,031 | 15 / 52 |
| 2023 | £651,516 | £774,213 | £699,744 | £723,253 | £375,000 | 20 / 49 |
| 2022 | £682,907 | £717,426 | £679,775 | £869,442 | £318,643 | 21 / 40 |
| 2021 | £1,040,386 | £692,370 | £654,061 | £903,961 | £363,652 | 18 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Irish Association
What does Birmingham Irish Association do?
Birmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services. BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage
How much income did Birmingham Irish Association report in 2025?
Birmingham Irish Association reported total income of £728k and reported expenditure of £689k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birmingham Irish Association?
Birmingham Irish Association has a program ratio of 86.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birmingham Irish Association registered as a charity?
Birmingham Irish Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1998 as charity number 1072258. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Birmingham Irish Association?
Birmingham Irish Association is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birmingham Irish Association operate?
Birmingham Irish Association operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birmingham Irish Association a registered charity?
Yes — Birmingham Irish Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072258.
Details
205 Wheelers Lane
BIRMINGHAM
B13 0ST
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- I.w.i.c
- Irish in Birmingham
- Irish Welfare and Information Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated