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City Church Birmingham

The purposes of the Church are: the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Birmingham and the surrounding area; andsuch other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith.

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Activities & Mission

The purposes of the Church are: the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Birmingham and the surrounding area; andsuch other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith.

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
£535,139
Latest Expenditure
£497,572

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £515,210
Charitable Activities £16,239
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,573
Other Income £1,117

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £497,572
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,809
Grants to Institutions £31,393
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
£535,139
£497,572£497,572£415,686£123,00011 / 180
2024
£515,756
£484,265£484,265£378,119£109,94911 / 180
2023
£500,050
£433,593£433,593£383,628£108,4609 / 150
2022
£469,248
£386,6910 / 150
2021
£432,458
£436,2040 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about City Church Birmingham

What does City Church Birmingham do?

The purposes of the Church are: the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Birmingham and the surrounding area; andsuch other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith.

How much income did City Church Birmingham report in 2025?

City Church Birmingham reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £498k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was City Church Birmingham registered as a charity?

City Church Birmingham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 2017 as charity number 1171549. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs City Church Birmingham?

City Church Birmingham is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is John James. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does City Church Birmingham operate?

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

Is City Church Birmingham a registered charity?

Yes — City Church Birmingham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171549.

Details

Address
City Church Birmingham
25-29 Tiverton Road
Birmingham
B29 6BW
Registration Date
9 February 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5097030
Charity Number
1171549

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Trustees

John James Chair
Andrew Harris
Also governs 2 other charities
Craig Summers
David Winteler
Harry Andrews
Also governs 1 other charity
Ikenna Morah
Isaias Padilla Herrera
Mark Senior
STEVE WHITE
TIM HAY

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