Sifa Fireside
Also known as: Sifa (supporting Independence from Alcohol), Sifa Supporting Independance from Alcohol
SIFA Fireside is the main day centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed adults in Birmingham. We provide a range of services to prevent homelessness and to support adults who are homeless or vulnerable by meeting their immediate and long-term needs.
Activities & Mission
SIFA Fireside is the main day centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed adults in Birmingham. We provide a range of services to prevent homelessness and to support adults who are homeless or vulnerable by meeting their immediate and long-term 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 38% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% 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 | £1,897,202 | £1,759,155 | £1,602,425 | £1,386,729 | £1,067,458 | 44 / 43 |
| 2024 | £1,546,665 | £1,406,756 | £1,300,424 | £1,248,684 | £875,735 | 35 / 32 |
| 2023 | £1,569,789 | £1,667,277 | £1,501,905 | £1,108,775 | £765,900 | 40 / 36 |
| 2022 | £1,476,135 | £1,484,501 | £1,334,041 | £1,206,263 | £735,000 | 34 / 30 |
| 2021 | £1,646,840 | £1,166,302 | £1,054,064 | £1,214,629 | £790,000 | 29 / 18 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sifa Fireside
What does Sifa Fireside do?
SIFA Fireside is the main day centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed adults in Birmingham. We provide a range of services to prevent homelessness and to support adults who are homeless or vulnerable by meeting their immediate and long-term needs.
How much income did Sifa Fireside report in 2025?
Sifa Fireside reported total income of £1.90m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sifa Fireside?
Sifa Fireside has a program ratio of 84.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sifa Fireside registered as a charity?
Sifa Fireside was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 1995 as charity number 1049728. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Sifa Fireside?
Sifa Fireside is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sifa Fireside operate?
Sifa Fireside operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sifa Fireside a registered charity?
Yes — Sifa Fireside is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049728.
Details
48-52 Allcock Street
BIRMINGHAM
B9 4DY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sifa (supporting Independence from Alcohol)
- Sifa Supporting Independance from Alcohol
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated