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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council

Also known as: Friends in Retirement-Solihull, Friends in Retirement

Recreational activities for members over the age of 50 years; such as Short Mat Bowls, Art/Painting, Dancing, Rambling, Singing for Pleasure, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Bridge and Whist.

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Activities & Mission

Recreational activities for members over the age of 50 years; such as Short Mat Bowls, Art/Painting, Dancing, Rambling, Singing for Pleasure, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Bridge and Whist.

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
£48,793
Latest Expenditure
£46,215

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£48,793
£46,2150 / 24
2024
£52,385
£47,3180 / 18
2023
£44,545
£46,9950 / 21
2022
£33,999
£42,4160 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council

What does Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council do?

Recreational activities for members over the age of 50 years; such as Short Mat Bowls, Art/Painting, Dancing, Rambling, Singing for Pleasure, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Bridge and Whist.

How much income did Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council report in 2025?

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council registered as a charity?

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 1978 as charity number 507602. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council?

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council 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 Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council operate?

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council operates in Solihull, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council a registered charity?

Yes — Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 507602.

Details

Address
38 Radway Close
Church Hill North
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8RZ
Registration Date
16 June 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
507602
Charity Number
507602

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Trustees

Brian Young
Carole Hicken
DAVID ROBINSON
Patricia Proudlove
Susan Mary Brailsford
Vivien Marsh

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Friends in Retirement-Solihull
  • Friends in Retirement

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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