Focus Birmingham
Also known as: Birmingham Focus on Blindness, Focus on Blindness
The charity aims to provide high quality, innovative services to blind, visually impaired and those with profound disabilities across the West Midlands. It intends to become known as a centre of excellence, working in partnership with others to develop pathways of care and support that achieve the best possible outcomes for people.
Activities & Mission
The charity aims to provide high quality, innovative services to blind, visually impaired and those with profound disabilities across the West Midlands. It intends to become known as a centre of excellence, working in partnership with others to develop pathways of care and support that achieve the best possible outcomes for people.
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 69% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Health 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 | £4,336,780 | £4,360,760 | £4,241,041 | £2,347,720 | £956,945 | 149 / 54 |
| 2024 | £4,058,694 | £3,806,930 | £3,669,503 | £2,299,647 | £400,000 | 142 / 43 |
| 2023 | £3,236,530 | £3,568,341 | £3,473,254 | £1,985,561 | £400,000 | 129 / 68 |
| 2022 | £3,234,693 | £3,265,385 | £3,161,707 | £2,189,916 | £1,080,249 | 127 / 60 |
| 2021 | £3,515,187 | £2,936,509 | £2,872,282 | £2,220,608 | £1,041,151 | 121 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Focus Birmingham
What does Focus Birmingham do?
The charity aims to provide high quality, innovative services to blind, visually impaired and those with profound disabilities across the West Midlands. It intends to become known as a centre of excellence, working in partnership with others to develop pathways of care and support that achieve the best possible outcomes for people.
How much income did Focus Birmingham report in 2025?
Focus Birmingham reported total income of £4.34m and reported expenditure of £4.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Focus Birmingham?
Focus Birmingham has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Focus Birmingham registered as a charity?
Focus Birmingham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 1997 as charity number 1065745. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Focus Birmingham?
Focus Birmingham is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marc Reeves. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Focus Birmingham operate?
Focus Birmingham operates across 7 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Focus Birmingham a registered charity?
Yes — Focus Birmingham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065745.
Details
48-62 Woodville Road
Harborne
BIRMINGHAM
B17 9AT
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Also Known As
- Birmingham Focus on Blindness
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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