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Newbigin Community Trust

Also known as: Newbigin House Community Trust

Newbigin Community Trust is a community-led organisation serving Winson Green and Handsworth. We create welcoming spaces where people feel connected and supported. Our mission is to reduce isolation, build purpose, and strengthen community. We prioritise vulnerable residents, build on local strengths, and develop a diverse team of staff and volunteers that reflects our community.

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Activities & Mission

Newbigin Community Trust is a community-led organisation serving Winson Green and Handsworth. We create welcoming spaces where people feel connected and supported. Our mission is to reduce isolation, build purpose, and strengthen community. We prioritise vulnerable residents, build on local strengths, and develop a diverse team of staff and volunteers that reflects our community.

Grants

Newbigin Community Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£351,009
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£517,915
Latest Expenditure
£351,009

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £517,915
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £343,554
Raising Funds £7,455
Governance £1,212
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£517,915
£351,009£343,554£309,883£101,83230 / 42
2024
£464,295
£434,1850 / 30
2023
£425,239
£397,0560 / 53
2022
£278,444
£294,9890 / 55
2021
£224,896
£217,9930 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Newbigin Community Trust

What does Newbigin Community Trust do?

Newbigin Community Trust is a community-led organisation serving Winson Green and Handsworth. We create welcoming spaces where people feel connected and supported. Our mission is to reduce isolation, build purpose, and strengthen community. We prioritise vulnerable residents, build on local strengths, and develop a diverse team of staff and volunteers that reflects our community.

How much income did Newbigin Community Trust report in 2025?

Newbigin Community Trust reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £351k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Newbigin Community Trust registered as a charity?

Newbigin Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 2016 as charity number 1170076. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Newbigin Community Trust?

Newbigin Community Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Newbigin Community Trust operate?

Newbigin Community Trust operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Newbigin Community Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Newbigin Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170076.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081979
Charity Number
1170076

Trustees

Dorothy Tipton
KAT SIMMONDS
Olivia-Jade Bain
Rev Ashley Barker
Sonia Dharna
Steven Potter

Also Known As

  • Newbigin House Community Trust

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