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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum

Also known as: Bosf

BOSF provides a support network for friends groups. BOSF also offer opportunities for groups & individuals interested in open spaces to share knowledge and experience. This is in the form of regular information digests, funding advice, networking opportunities and training.

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Activities & Mission

BOSF provides a support network for friends groups. BOSF also offer opportunities for groups & individuals interested in open spaces to share knowledge and experience. This is in the form of regular information digests, funding advice, networking opportunities and training.

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
£159,707
Latest Expenditure
£190,701

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.4%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Birmingham Open Spaces Forum (organisation 5016303)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£159,707
£190,7010 / 1000
2024
£219,666
£187,2850 / 650
2023
£207,946
£183,9320 / 10
2022
£249,164
£135,8430 / 10
2021
£111,859
£86,0850 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Open Spaces Forum

What does Birmingham Open Spaces Forum do?

BOSF provides a support network for friends groups. BOSF also offer opportunities for groups & individuals interested in open spaces to share knowledge and experience. This is in the form of regular information digests, funding advice, networking opportunities and training.

How much income did Birmingham Open Spaces Forum report in 2025?

Birmingham Open Spaces Forum reported total income of £160k and reported expenditure of £191k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birmingham Open Spaces Forum registered as a charity?

Birmingham Open Spaces Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2016 as charity number 1170171. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Birmingham Open Spaces Forum?

Birmingham Open Spaces Forum is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRIS BLYTHE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham Open Spaces Forum operate?

Birmingham Open Spaces Forum operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birmingham Open Spaces Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham Open Spaces Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170171.

Details

Address
SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE
THE WHITE HOUSE
KINGS HEATH PARK
VICARAGE ROAD
KINGS HEATH
B14 7TQ
Registration Date
15 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082335
Charity Number
1170171

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Trustees

CHRIS BLYTHE Chair
Alicia Grande Cristobal
Christina Nijjar
EMMA BRIONY WOOLF
Fran Elder
Melanie Checkley
Nathan Worton
Robert Brown
Steve Watson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bosf

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14 May 2026
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