Birtenshaw Merseyside
Birtenshaw Merseyside operates a special school. The charity supports children, young people and young adults who have a moderate to severe learning disability, including Autistic Spectrum conditions and those with a significant physical disability/impairment including complex health needs.
Activities & Mission
Birtenshaw Merseyside operates a special school. The charity supports children, young people and young adults who have a moderate to severe learning disability, including Autistic Spectrum conditions and those with a significant physical disability/impairment including complex health needs.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £5,821,826 | £4,314,053 | £4,314,053 | £7,774,836 | £7,643,649 | 66 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,270,918 | £3,972,064 | £3,972,064 | £6,267,063 | £4,809,000 | 61 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,067,516 | £3,531,532 | £3,531,532 | £4,968,208 | £4,700,000 | 74 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,925,934 | £3,247,475 | £3,247,475 | £3,432,224 | £3,200,000 | 69 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,672,790 | £2,870,384 | £2,870,384 | £1,753,765 | £1,500,000 | 63 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Birtenshaw Merseyside
What does Birtenshaw Merseyside do?
Birtenshaw Merseyside operates a special school. The charity supports children, young people and young adults who have a moderate to severe learning disability, including Autistic Spectrum conditions and those with a significant physical disability/impairment including complex health needs.
How much income did Birtenshaw Merseyside report in 2025?
Birtenshaw Merseyside reported total income of £5.82m and reported expenditure of £4.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birtenshaw Merseyside?
Birtenshaw Merseyside has a program ratio of 74.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birtenshaw Merseyside registered as a charity?
Birtenshaw Merseyside was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2018 as charity number 1176826. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Birtenshaw Merseyside?
Birtenshaw Merseyside is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deborah Joanne Sidebottom. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birtenshaw Merseyside operate?
Birtenshaw Merseyside operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birtenshaw Merseyside a registered charity?
Yes — Birtenshaw Merseyside is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176826.
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