Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD
Also known as: Calthorpe Vocational Trust
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (previously Calthorpe Vocational Centre) launched in September 2014. It is a full time day provision that provides individualised learning experiences that develop key employability and supported living skills for students with moderate/severe SEN and ASD needs.
Activities & Mission
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (previously Calthorpe Vocational Centre) launched in September 2014. It is a full time day provision that provides individualised learning experiences that develop key employability and supported living skills for students with moderate/severe SEN and ASD 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Education 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 | £4,212,850 | £4,069,296 | £4,069,296 | £448,934 | £48,041 | 93 / 2 |
| 2024 | £3,660,504 | £3,517,574 | £3,515,007 | £287,340 | £0 | 86 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,258,515 | £3,422,347 | £3,422,347 | £144,410 | £141,054 | 81 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,705,538 | £2,972,557 | £2,970,341 | £308,242 | £308,242 | 70 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,451,424 | £2,204,944 | £2,204,944 | £575,261 | £575,261 | 54 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD
What does Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD do?
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (previously Calthorpe Vocational Centre) launched in September 2014. It is a full time day provision that provides individualised learning experiences that develop key employability and supported living skills for students with moderate/severe SEN and ASD needs.
How much income did Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD report in 2025?
Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD reported total income of £4.21m and reported expenditure of £4.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD?
Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD registered as a charity?
Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2014 as charity number 1157785. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD?
Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Lawrence. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD operate?
Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Heart Of Birmingham Vocational College LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157785.
Details
Washwood Heath
BIRMINGHAM
B8 2SD
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Also Known As
- Calthorpe Vocational Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated