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Casba

Also known as: Citizen Advocacy Scheme South Birmingham Area

CASBA is a small voluntary organisation, which specialises in the provision of independent advocacy support to adults with learning disabilities/difficulties. CASBA is based in Selly Oak and covers the South Birmingham Area. An Independent Advocate is someone who can help identify an individual's wishes and needs; support them to express their wishes and act for what that person wants.

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Activities & Mission

CASBA is a small voluntary organisation, which specialises in the provision of independent advocacy support to adults with learning disabilities/difficulties. CASBA is based in Selly Oak and covers the South Birmingham Area. An Independent Advocate is someone who can help identify an individual's wishes and needs; support them to express their wishes and act for what that person wants.

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
£293,412
Latest Expenditure
£387,641

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 132.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 132.1%
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
£293,412
£387,6410 / 27
2024
£467,015
£291,2790 / 18
2023
£321,602
£267,3750 / 21
2022
£176,722
£201,4740 / 28
2021
£243,916
£230,1170 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Casba

What does Casba do?

CASBA is a small voluntary organisation, which specialises in the provision of independent advocacy support to adults with learning disabilities/difficulties. CASBA is based in Selly Oak and covers the South Birmingham Area. An Independent Advocate is someone who can help identify an individual's wishes and needs; support them to express their wishes and act for what that person wants.

How much income did Casba report in 2025?

Casba reported total income of £293k and reported expenditure of £388k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Casba registered as a charity?

Casba was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 1989 as charity number 701365. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Casba?

Casba is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jackie Pountney. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Casba operate?

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

Is Casba a registered charity?

Yes — Casba is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 701365.

Details

Address
CASBA
Touchbase Pears
750 Bristol Road
Selly Oak
BIRMINGHAM
B29 6NA
Registration Date
29 March 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
701365
Charity Number
701365

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Trustees

Jackie Pountney Chair
Andy Hopkins
Janet Ann Kane
Martyn Spooner
Melina Aphrodite Tsui
Rev Edward Sior MacGregor Coleman
Also governs 1 other charity
Toby Deakin
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Citizen Advocacy Scheme South Birmingham Area

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